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Lawmakers in Washington state have passed a bill that would require clergy to report sexual abuse even if it was admitted to in the Catholic confessional.
Last Friday, the Washington House voted 64-31 to pass Senate Bill 5375, sending the proposed legislation to Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson for his signature.
"It's long past time for this protection for children," said Democrat Sen. Noel Frame of Seattle, the sponsor of SB 5375, as quoted by The Washington State Standard.
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Last Friday, the Washington House voted 64-31 to pass Senate Bill 5375, sending the proposed legislation to Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson for his signature.
"It's long past time for this protection for children," said Democrat Sen. Noel Frame of Seattle, the sponsor of SB 5375, as quoted by The Washington State Standard.
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Washington 1 step away from requiring priests to report abuse disclosed in confessional
Lawmakers in Washington state have passed a bill that would require clergy to report sexual abuse even if it was admitted to in the Catholic confessional
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