SEATTLE — Washington state Catholic bishops are suing the state over a new law that requires clergy members to be mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. The Catholic church's top bishops ...

The bishops argue that their internal mandatory reporting polices, which reflect the reforms that the Catholic Church in the U.S. has taken since 2002, reflect their commitment to protecting children.

The Washington Capitol is pictured in Olympia April 11, 2020. Washington state's Catholic bishops filed a lawsuit May 29, 2025, over a new law that requires clergy to report child abuse or neglect ...

Arizona SB 1437 clarifies mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect in schools. It aims to prevent internal handling of abuse cases and ensure reports reach external law enforcement.

In our latest installment of “somehow this is actually happening,” Trump’s DOJ announced this week—with no apparent sense of irony or shame—that it will investigate whether a new Washington state law ...

Washington's new mandatory reporter law, including clergy, is under federal investigation. This law aims to protect children but has raised religious liberty concerns.

Sen. Kristin Roers, R-Fargo, and Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo, are both mandatory reporters within their work professions and shared concerns similar to those raised by Myrdal.

Things changed for Post when Gelser introduced an amendment changing the ages for when mandatory reporting is required from 14-21 to 12-21. In other words, mandatory reporters — such as teachers ...

Law and Justice Washington Legislature passes bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse By Wilson Criscione (Investigate West) April 17, 2025 6 a.m.

Most states list clergy as mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect, but many make an exception to the rule if the allegations are learned in a confessional setting.

Rep. LaurieBeth Hager, D-Fargo, asks a question during a hearing on House Concurrent Resolution 3037, focused on studying the establishment of mandatory reporting requirements for public officials ...

A resolution urges the future Legislature to bring legislation to make public officials mandatory reporters and to adjust how they are punished for being involved in crimes against children.