HB0212 | Clergy Child Abuse Reporting Requirements

Description
General Description: 

This bill modifies provisions relating to reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect.

Highlighted Provisions: 

12          This bill:
13          ▸     clarifies that a member of the clergy may report suspected child abuse or neglect in
14     certain circumstances;

Bill Details
Year: 
2023
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 03, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Democrat - District 23
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

A better law regarding clergy's requirement to report or not report child abuse is needed.

Commission: 
Family Life
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations collaborate with schools and community organizations to increase awareness of the problem of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation land to help educate families, children, and educators about the causes of and strategies to prevent abuse; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support prevention and intervention programs that teach positive parenting skills, coping strategies for caretakers, and appropriate response techniques for children; and be it further Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations advocate for adequate laws to protect children in all areas of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation.