Bill

Clergy, duty to report abuse

Concerning the duty of clergy to report child abuse and neglect.

Sponsors

Senator FramePrimary

Senator BatemanSecondarySenator DhingraSecondarySenator NoblesSecondarySenator ValdezSecondarySenator WilsonSecondary

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Current status: Effective date 7/27/2025.

1. May 2, 2025
   Effective date 7/27/2025.
2. May 2, 2025
   Chapter 197, 2025 Laws.
3. May 2, 2025
   Governor signed.
4. Apr 22, 2025
   Delivered to Governor.
5. Apr 18, 2025
   Speaker signed.
6. Apr 18, 2025
   President signed.
7. Apr 11, 2025
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 64; nays, 31; absent, 0; excused, 3.
8. Mar 4, 2025
   First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
9. Feb 28, 2025
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 1.
10. Jan 20, 2025
    First reading, referred to Human Services.

Hearings