BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

SB 6446: Child sexual abuse reporting

Clarifying the duty of members of the clergy to report abuse or neglect.

Summary

When a member of the clergy becomes aware of an allegation of child abuse or neglect against another member of the clergy over whom he or she has supervisory responsibility, the supervising clergy member must report the suspected abuse or neglect to law enforcement or DSHS unless the allegation was obtained solely as a result of a confession covered by the clergy-penitent privilege.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6446), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the duty of members of the clergy to report child abuse or neglect;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 20, 2004First reading, referred to Children & Family Services & Corrections.

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