Kansas Legislation Demands Religious Leaders Report Child Abuse

A quick note of our bias on this topic . . .

Here at TKC we contend that any faith leader or elected official who doesn't support this kind of legislation DOES NOT DESERVE to call themselves as much.

Here are the deets . . .

On Tuesday, Jan. 24, Kansas Senator Tom Holland (D-Baldwin City) introduced Senate Bill 87 to require ordained ministers to report certain abuse and neglect of children.

The law would require those in a religious position of power to report to law enforcement if they suspect a child has been harmed as a result of physical, mental or emotional abuse, neglect or sexual abuse.

The State of Kansas already requires those in the medical field, therapists and counselors, educators, emergency personnel and not-for-profit volunteers that work with children to report such cases.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Bill introduced in Kansas to require religious leaders to report child abuse

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Kansas Senator has introduced a bill in the 2023 session that would require those in positions of religious power to report child abuse and neglect. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, Kansas Senator Tom Holland (D-Baldwin City) introduced Senate Bill 87 to require ordained ministers to report certain abuse and neglect of children.