华盛顿州通过法案 授权神职人员 举报虐待儿童, 尽管宗教隐私的关切。 Washington state passes bill mandating clergy report child abuse, despite religious privacy concerns.

华盛顿立法机关批准了参议院第5375号法案,要求神职人员报告虐待儿童或忽视儿童的情况,即使在供述期间披露了这一情况。 Washington's Legislature has approved Senate Bill 5375, requiring clergy to report child abuse or neglect, even if disclosed during confession. 该法案将宗教领袖增列入强制性记者名单,其中包括学校辅导员、警察和护士。 This bill adds religious leaders to the list of mandatory reporters, which includes school counselors, police, and nurses. 该立法受到一些共和党人的批评,但得到支持,以加强儿童保护。 The legislation faces criticism from some Republicans but is supported for enhancing child protection. 如果总督Bob Ferguson签署,华盛顿将同一些州一道,不免除宗教谈话的强制性报告。 If signed by Governor Bob Ferguson, Washington will join a few states in not exempting confessional conversations from mandatory reporting.