HB 432 - Authorizes Clergy to Report on Child Abuse and Neglect - Utah Key Vote

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Title: Authorizes Clergy to Report on Child Abuse and Neglect

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes clergy members to report to law enforcement on child abuse and neglect cases in the state of Utah.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes a member of the clergy may report ongoing abuse or neglect even if the 9 perpetrator made a confession to the clergy member (Sec. 1). 

  • Authorizes a report by a member of the clergy is not intended to affect the application of any privilege under the Utah Rules of Evidence (Sec. 1).

Title: Authorizes Clergy to Report on Child Abuse and Neglect

Title: Authorizes Clergy to Report on Child Abuse and Neglect

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