HB2132

Substitute for Substitute for HB 2132 by Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care - Determining when a law enforcement officer may or shall take a child into custody.

Chamber Passed·2/12/26

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 119–0 · Feb 12
Current
Public Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Final Action - Substitute passed - Yea: 119 Nay: 0

119 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5

8:30 AM

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hearing

Feb 5, 2025

1:30 PM

House Child Welfare and Foster Care Hearing

History

Mar 5

Senate

Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 142-S

Feb 13

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Feb 12

House

House Final Action - Substitute passed; Yea: 119 Nay: 0