HB2557

Enacting and joining with other states in the interstate compact for the placement of children and authorizing the administration and implementation of the compact.

Complete·3/23/26

Kansas enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children to facilitate safe and timely interstate placements of children.

The bill enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children in Kansas, aiming to ensure children in need of placement are matched with suitable adults across state lines. It establishes a process for interstate placements, requiring assessments and approvals from public child placing agencies in both sending and receiving states. The compact also outlines the responsibilities of these agencies, including financial and supervisory duties. It provides for dispute resolution, oversight, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance and protect children's rights.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 26

8:30 AM

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hearing

Feb 3

1:30 PM

House Child Welfare and Foster Care Hearing

History

Mar 23

House

House Approved by Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026

Mar 16

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 16, 2026

Mar 10

Senate

Senate Final Action - Passed; Yea: 39 Nay: 1