In Washington, clergy are not mandated reporters. After a similar bill died last year, new language would offer exemptions for sacramental confessions.
Doris Totten Chase. Circles II [video still]. 1972. Single-channel video (color, with sound). Duration: 7:43 minutes. Image courtesy of Randall J. Chase
A new coalition of labor activists, politicians and state employees is working to make all state purchasing sweat-free. But the effort needs a push from incoming governor Jay Inslee.