HB2601

Establishing a registry for child abuse and neglect to be maintained by the secretary for children and families, providing for registration and expungement processes that include administrative hearings and opportunities for subsequent appeals, requiring reports of abuse or neglect to include information regarding a custody dispute concerning the child who is the subject of the report and directing the secretary to submit a report to the legislature on such information.

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Kansas HB2601 establishes a child abuse and neglect registry, sets procedures for placement and expungement, and mandates reporting on custody.

Kansas HB2601 creates a child abuse and neglect registry to be managed by the secretary for children and families. The bill outlines procedures for placing individuals on the registry, including administrative hearings and appeals. It also allows for expungement from the registry under certain conditions. Reports of abuse or neglect must include information about custody disputes involving the child. The secretary is required to submit a report to the legislature on such information.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

124 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 11

1:30 PM

House Child Welfare and Foster Care Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

House Reengrossed on Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026