Requiring immediate notification of a report of abuse or neglect to a law enforcement agency and providing for law enforcement agencies to request resources from the secretary for children and families.
SB 145 requires Kansas' secretary for children and families to immediately notify law enforcement agencies when a report of child abuse or neglect is received. It also allows law enforcement agencies to request resources, such as personnel or information, from the secretary's office to assist in investigating these cases. These provisions apply to all reports of child abuse or neglect handled by the child welfare agency, improving coordination between law enforcement and child welfare during investigations.
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died
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2026
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Feb 4, 2025
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Referred to Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare
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Feb 3, 2025
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Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Doug Shane
RRepublican
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