HB2352

Requiring a duly ordained minister of religion to report certain abuse and neglect except when reporting would violate the penitential communication privilege and requiring training for persons obligated to report abuse and neglect.

Chamber Passed·2/25/26

Kansas HB2352 mandates reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect by various professionals, exempting ordained ministers unless reporting would.

Kansas HB2352 revises reporting requirements for suspected child abuse and neglect. It mandates that licensed medical professionals, mental health providers, educators, social service workers, and others report suspicions to the appropriate authorities. A duly ordained minister of religion is also required to report, except when doing so would violate the penitential communication privilege. The bill outlines penalties for failing to report, making false reports, or interfering with reporting.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 111–5 · Feb 25
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 111 Nay: 5

111 Yea

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9 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 28

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

Jan 26

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 26

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 25

House

House Engrossed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Feb 25

Senate

Senate Received and Introduced