SPONSOR: Proudie
Currently, communication regarding child abuse or neglect to a minister or member of the clergy is considered a privileged communication that does not have to be reported or provided as evidence in judicial proceedings. This bill eliminates that privilege and makes ministers and clergypersons mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect.
This bill is similar to HB 286 (2025) and HB 1896 (2024).
Statutes affected: