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S.16

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

Sen. Richard Sears Jr.
Senate Committee on Judiciary
1/12/2023 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
Sponsor(s)
Location
Senate Committee on Judiciary
Last Recorded Action
Senate 1/12/2023 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
Bill/Resolution Text

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

Detailed Status

Regular Session 2023-2024
Body Date Journal Calendar Location Full Status
An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

Roll Call History

Regular Session 2023-2024
Body Date Journal Location Full Status

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

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

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

Committee Documents

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

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2023-2024
Senate Committee on Judiciary
  • Thomas Borchart, Professor and Chair,Department of Religion, University of Vermont
  • Chris Coyne, Bishop of Burlington
  • Rev John Paul Kimes, Associate Professor of the Practice, Notre Dame Law School
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Monsignor McDermott, Vicar General, Diocese of Burlington
  • Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Domenica Padula, Chief of the Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

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

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
No committee of conference meeting history found for S.16 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
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Act

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Staff & Other Information

Staff
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel

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