New York Sun15d
Breaking the ‘Seal of Confession’: Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill Forcing Clergy To Report Child Abuse
The state senator who introduced the measure says she cannot ‘stomach any argument about religious freedom being more ...
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Lawmaker wants priests to report abuse learned from confession in WA
A Washington legislator is fighting to change state and religious laws in an effort to protect kids from sex abuse. Senate Bill 5375 would require priests and other clergy to report child abuse ...
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Washington clergy would have to report child abuse, neglect under proposal
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Members of the clergy would be required, by state law, to report potential cases of child abuse to authorities, under a proposal at the Washington state legislature. Currently ...
Sequim Gazette1d
Bill to require clergy to report child abuse advances in Washington
A Democratic-led effort to require clergy members in Washington to report child abuse or neglect, even when it is disclosed ...
WA clergy may be required to report child abuse disclosed in confession
A push to require clergy to report child abuse is back. This time, Democratic lawmakers might not be willing to compromise on ...
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Spokane bishop urges voters to oppose bill that forces priests to break seal of confession
Noel Frame, D-Seattle, told the Washington State Standard that the proposal was “a hard ... this year proposed to “eliminate ...
Yakima Herald-Republic24d
Washington lawmakers renew push to make clergy report child abuse
Two Democratic state lawmakers are trying again to require clergy members in Washington to report child abuse or neglect, including when it is disclosed to them by a congregant during confession.