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HB 74 Delaware House · 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024)

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MANDATORY REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE.

Summary
This Act abrogates the privilege between priest and penitent in a sacramental confession relating to child abuse and neglect. It requires priests to report child abuse and neglect or to give or accept evidence in a judicial proceeding relating to child abuse or neglect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
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Governor
Introduced Mar 2, 2023 Last action Mar 2, 2023
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Introduced
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
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Photo of Cyndie Romer
Cyndie Romer
DDemocratic
DE
25
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Photo of Dave Sokola
Dave Sokola
DDemocratic
DE
8
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Dave Wilson
RRepublican
DE
18
P
Photo of Eric Morrison
Eric Morrison
DDemocratic
DE
27
P
Photo of Kendra Johnson
Kendra Johnson
DDemocratic
DE
5
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Photo of Nicole Poore
Nicole Poore
DDemocratic
DE
12
P
Photo of Paul Baumbach
Paul Baumbach
DDemocratic
DE
23
P
Photo of Pete Schwartzkopf
Pete Schwartzkopf
DDemocratic
DE
14
P
Photo of Trey Paradee
Trey Paradee
DDemocratic
DE
17