HB2480

Creating an exception to certain mandatory reporting obligations for licensed social workers when working under the supervision of an attorney and permitting an attorney to require a licensed social worker to keep ethical obligations of attorney-client privilege while working under the supervision of such attorney.

Introduced·1/20/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2480 exempts licensed social workers from mandatory reporting obligations when supervised by an attorney in certain cases.

Kansas HB2480 creates an exception to mandatory reporting requirements for licensed social workers when they work under the supervision of an attorney. Specifically, if a licensed social worker is supervised by an attorney providing representation in a criminal, civil, domestic, or juvenile matter, and the reasonable cause to suspect abuse, neglect, or exploitation arises solely in the course of that representation, the social worker is exempt from reporting such suspicions.

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Calendar

Feb 4

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

Jan 28

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 4

House

House Hearing: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N

Jan 28

House

House Hearing: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N - CANCELED

Jan 20

House

House Introduced