WEST VIRGINIA
WPXI
By AMANDA IACONE
The Associated Press
CHARLESTON, W.Va. —
All adult West Virginians would be required to report suspected sexual abuse to the police under a bill working its way through the Legislature.
The Senate unanimously passed the measure Monday, sending it for consideration by the House. The bill also would add coaches and camp staff to the list of professions required to report physical abuse and neglect.
A bill introduced in the House also would expand reporting requirements but stops short of placing the responsibility on all adults. The House bill would provide funding for prevention programs.
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