Child abuse and neglect; mandatory reporters. (HB1659)

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Progress

✓	Introduced
☐	Passed Committee
☐	Passed House
☐	Passed Senate
☐	Signed by Governor
☐	Became Law

Description

Child abuse and neglect; mandatory reporters. Adds to the list of persons who are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect ministers, priests, rabbis, imams, and duly accredited practitioners of any religious organization or denomination usually referred to as a church; however, the bill exempts such clergy members from the mandatory reporting requirement when the information supporting the suspicion of child abuse or neglect (i) is required by the doctrine of the religious organization or denomination to be kept confidential or (ii) would be subject to the exemptions set forth in § 8.01-400 or 19.2-271.3 if offered as evidence in court. Amends § 63.2-1509, of the Code of Virginia. Read the Bill »

Status

12/01/2018: Awaiting a Vote in the Courts of Justice Committee

History

Date	Action
12/01/2018	Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100396D
12/01/2018	Committee
12/01/2018	Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice