SB102

Clarifying the identifying information in mandatory reports of abuse or neglect of children and increasing the penalty for failing to report such abuse or neglect.

Introduced·1/29/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB102 amends reporting requirements for suspected child abuse or neglect and increases penalties for non-compliance.

Kansas SB102 revises the requirements for mandatory reports of suspected child abuse or neglect, specifying the identifying information that must be included in such reports. It mandates that reports include the names and addresses of the child and their parents, the child's gender, race, and age, and the reasons for the suspicion. The bill also increases the penalty for failing to report suspected abuse or neglect from a misdemeanor to a felony.

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History

Feb 11, 2025

Senate

Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Public Health and Welfare; Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Jan 30, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Jan 29, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced