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flag Washington state passes bill mandating clergy report child abuse, despite religious privacy concerns.

flag Washington's Legislature has approved Senate Bill 5375, requiring clergy to report child abuse or neglect, even if disclosed during confession. flag This bill adds religious leaders to the list of mandatory reporters, which includes school counselors, police, and nurses. flag The legislation faces criticism from some Republicans but is supported for enhancing child protection. flag If signed by Governor Bob Ferguson, Washington will join a few states in not exempting confessional conversations from mandatory reporting.

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