Religious clergy members would now be required to report suspected child abuse or neglect to authorities, just like teachers, doctors, and other professionals already must do. Currently, South Dakota law does not include clergy on the mandatory reporter list, so this bill closes that gap by holding religious leaders to the same reporting standards as other professionals who work with children.
House of Representatives Reconsidered Failed, YEAS 28, NAYS 39. H.J. 524
House of Representatives Intent to reconsider H.J. 523
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 34. H.J. 522
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 522
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 486
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 465
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3. H.J. 447
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 280
First Reading House H.J. 259
Erin Healy
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Reynold Nesiba
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Reconsidered
Judiciary — Do Pass