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Utah House votes for law permitting abuse reporting by clergy

The Utah House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill that would shield clergy from criminal and civil liability if they report ongoing child abuse and neglect discovered during religious confessions. “This bill aims to increase child protection while maintaining respect for religious liberty,” said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Anthony Loubet, R-Kearns, prior to the final vote. Utah law requires clergy and all other adults to report child abuse and neglect to child welfare services or police. ....

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