Senate unanimously passes bill expanding penalties for clergy who exploit spiritual authority SB542, expanding the criminal code to permit prosecution of clergy who use spiritual authority to commit sexual misconduct against adults, passed the Senate unanimously (55–0) after supporters described gaps in existing law and urged protections for victims.

Georgia's Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill that holds clergy accountable for exploiting their spiritual authority to commit sexual misconduct against adults.

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