Expands the list of mandated reporters of child abuse to include clergy members.

The Child Abuse Reporting Expansion Act amends the social services law to require clergy members to report suspected child abuse or mistreatment. Clergy members must report if they have reasonable cause to suspect abuse based on personal knowledge or information from a parent or guardian. Exceptions apply if the information is received through a confession or confidence, in which case clergy members are not required to report. The act takes effect immediately.

Expands the list of mandated reporters of child abuse to include clergy members.

The Child Abuse Reporting Expansion Act amends the social services law to require clergy members to report suspected child abuse or mistreatment. Clergy members must report if they have reasonable cause to suspect abuse based on personal knowledge or information from a parent or guardian. Exceptions apply if the information is received through a confession or confidence, in which case clergy members are not required to report. The act takes effect immediately.