S.16

An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

Sponsors: Sen. Richard Sears

Location: Senate Committee on Judiciary

Last Recorded Action: 1/12/2023 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:20 AM

S.16 - An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

Walk-Through

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:40 AM

S.16 - An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Domenica Padula, Chief of the Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

Friday, March 3, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

S.16 - An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

Chris Coyne, Bishop of Burlington
Monsignor McDermott, Vicar General, Diocese of Burlington
Rev John Paul Kimes, Associate Professor of the Practice, Notre Dame Law School
Thomas Borchart, Professor and Chair,Department of Religion, University of Vermont

10:30 AM

S.16 - An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

Committee Discussion and Mark-Up

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel