Bill > HB1098

This bill expands the definition of "member of the clergy" to include additional religious or spiritual leaders, and requires members of the clergy to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the proper authorities. Specifically, the bill amends the definitions in the existing law to broaden the category of clergy members who are mandated reporters, and it updates the requirements for clergy to report suspected child abuse or neglect. The goal of the bill is to strengthen protections for children by ensuring a wider range of religious and spiritual leaders are required to report suspected abuse or neglect.