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WA SB5280

WA SB5280
Concerning the duty of clergy to report child abuse or neglect.

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Introduced
01/11/2023
In Committee
01/08/2024
Crossed Over
02/28/2023
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the duty of clergy to report child abuse or 2 neglect; amending RCW 26.44.030; and reenacting and amending RCW 3 26.44.020. 4

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to expand the duty to report child abuse or neglect to include members of the clergy, except for information obtained during a confession that is protected by the clergy-penitent privilege. The bill also modifies the definition of "member of the clergy" to include a broader range of religious and spiritual leaders. The reporting requirement for members of the clergy does not apply to information obtained solely through a protected confession, but it does apply if the information is obtained from any other source.

Committee Categories

Education, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

On motion, referred to Human Services. (on 01/08/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
  • ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5280&Year=2023&Initiative=false 01/10/2023
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5280%20HBR%20APH%2023.pdf 04/17/2023
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5280%20SBR%20HA%2023.pdf 04/12/2023
Walsh 5280 AMH WALJ WICM 620 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/5280%20AMH%20WALJ%20WICM%20620.pdf 04/11/2023
Dent 5280 AMH DENT WICM 607 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/5280%20AMH%20DENT%20WICM%20607.pdf 04/06/2023
Walsh 5280 AMH WALJ WICM 606 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/5280%20AMH%20WALJ%20WICM%20606.pdf 04/05/2023
Walsh 5280 AMH WALJ WICM 605 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/5280%20AMH%20WALJ%20WICM%20605.pdf 04/05/2023
Eslick 5280 AMH ESLI WICM 603 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/5280%20AMH%20ESLI%20WICM%20603.pdf 04/04/2023
Dent 5280 AMH DENT WICM 604 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/5280%20AMH%20DENT%20WICM%20604.pdf 04/04/2023
Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning 5280 AMH HSEL H1741.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/5280%20AMH%20HSEL%20H1741.1.pdf 03/28/2023
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5280%20HBR%20HSEL%2023.pdf 03/28/2023
House Bill Analysis 2023 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5280%20HBA%20HSEL%2023.pdf 03/17/2023
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5280%20SBR%20APS%2023.pdf 02/28/2023
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5280%20SBR%20HS%20OC%2023.pdf 02/02/2023
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5280%20SBR%20HS%20TA%2023.pdf 01/31/2023
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5280%20SBA%20HS%2023.pdf 01/23/2023
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5280.pdf 01/10/2023
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