Kansas HB2132 modifies child custody laws, focusing on child safety and welfare.

Kansas HB2132 amends the state's child custody laws to prioritize child safety and welfare. The bill modifies the definition of neglect, ensuring that a child cannot be removed from their home solely due to financial hardship. It requires courts to consider parental participation in prevention services when deciding on child removal. The legislation also outlines specific conditions under which a child may be placed in temporary custody, including instances of abuse, neglect, or behavioral health crises.

Kansas HB2132 modifies child custody laws, focusing on child safety and welfare.

Kansas HB2132 amends the state's child custody laws to prioritize child safety and welfare. The bill modifies the definition of neglect, ensuring that a child cannot be removed from their home solely due to financial hardship. It requires courts to consider parental participation in prevention services when deciding on child removal. The legislation also outlines specific conditions under which a child may be placed in temporary custody, including instances of abuse, neglect, or behavioral health crises.