SB 5280 – Clergy-Penitent Privilege

Bill brief
Human Services 

Do first amendment rights to freedom of religion supersede state laws that require mandated reporters to report suspected child abuse, even if that information was obtained through confession? Do the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses supersede the common interest to protect children?


Bill Numbers:
SB 5280 (2023-24)

Keywords:
Catholic confession Child abuse and neglect Church/state relations Clergy Clergy-penitent privilege Mandatory reporter/mandated reporter Religion


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