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HB1721

Child abuse and neglect; mandatory reporters.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Wendy Gooditis (D)

Session:
2019 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. 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. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 12/17/2018 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101444D
  • 12/17/2018 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 01/17/2019 - House: Impact statement from DPB (HB1721)
  • 01/24/2019 - House: Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #4
  • 01/28/2019 - House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (8-Y 0-N)
  • 02/05/2019 - House: Left in Courts of Justice

Full text and vote history:

Virginia Legislative Information System

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