Requiring a law enforcement officer to consult with the secretary for children and families before taking a child into custody and that the secretary respond and offer consultation to such law enforcement officer outside of the secretary's operating hours.

HB 2302 requires law enforcement officers to consult with the Kansas Secretary for Children and Families (SCF) before taking a child into custody when they believe the child is in immediate danger of harm. The bill mandates that the SCF maintain operations outside regular business hours to provide timely responses and consultation for such requests. This amendment replaces the current law by adding the consultation step for immediate danger cases, which previously did not require SCF involvement. The law takes effect upon publication in the statute book.