Child Abuse Reporting Law Sent To Governor

Governor Bob Holden has been sent a proposed law that adds clergy members to the list of people supposed to report suspicions of child abuse. The idea originated with a coaltion of clergy members and church organizations. It’s part of a bigger children’s protection bill. Senate Sponsor Betty Sims was surprised the coalition came forward.She says the proposal tries to avoid problems with the confidentiality of communications between clery and laymen.