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Washington Governor may reinstate clergy as mandatory child abuse reporters — no exemptions

WA’s SB 5375 adds clergy as mandatory child abuse reporters — even for confessions. Survivors await Gov. Ferguson’s signature by May 15.

FāVS Religion News Roundup: March 7

This week's FāVS Religion News covers a WA clergy mandatory reporting bill, gender-affirming care for minors, finding detained immigrants and more.

WA Lawmakers Introduce 2nd Bill Requiring Clergy to Report Child Abuse

After failing a year ago, Washington state lawmakers are trying again this session to pass a bill that would make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. 

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