A federal judge in Tacoma on Friday blocked a law that would have required priests to break penitent privilege to report suspected child abuse.

A judge granted the plaintiffs' request to block a state law that would require religious leaders to report abuse allegations made during confessionals.

Jul. 18—A federal judge has blocked a new mandate for members of clergy to report suspected child abuse or neglect from taking effect next week. The law, adopted during the 2025 legislative ...

A federal judge blocked Washington State on Friday from enforcing a law that would require priests to report child abuse -- even when disclosed in a confessional -- or face nearly a year of jail time.

MALTBY, Wash. — As President Donald Trump celebrates the passage of his sweeping “Big Beautiful Bill,” some Washington leaders are warning of serious consequences for the state’s most ...

(The Center Square) – A federal court on Friday blocked a new Washington state law requiring religious leaders in the state to report child abuse or neglect, even when it’s disclosed in ...

Now, the law requires Washington businesses to file a Hart-Scott-Rodino form with the Washington State Attorney's Office at the same time as the federal submission.

A federal court on July 18 blocked a controversial Washington state reporting law that would require priests to violate the seal of confession, siding with the state’s Catholic bishops who ...

Local News Washington braces for SNAP cuts as Trump's bill becomes law In Washington, nearly one million people rely on SNAP benefits each month.

A federal judge on Friday blocked a Washington state law requiring Catholic priests to report suspected child abuse or neglect, including any information they learn from sacramental confession ...

On May 13, 2025, Washington State enacted Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1308, which goes into effect on July 27, 2025. This new law amends RCW 49.12.240 and 49.12.250, significantly changing ...

Western Australia has some of the weakest renter protections in the country and is now one of just two jurisdictions that still allow no-fault evictions. Housing advocates are urging reform while ...