SB128

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.

Chamber Passed·2/19/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB128 creates exceptions to mandatory reporting obligations for licensed social workers under attorney supervision and allows attorneys to.

Kansas SB128 amends state laws to create exceptions to mandatory reporting obligations for licensed social workers when they work under the supervision of an attorney. Specifically, it exempts social workers from reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults if they are working under an attorney's supervision in a criminal, civil, domestic, or juvenile matter. Additionally, attorneys can require social workers to maintain the confidentiality of information in compliance with attorney-client privilege under these circumstances.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Feb 19, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Final Action - Passed - Yea: 40 Nay: 0

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10, 2025

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

Feb 11, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

Mar 18, 2025

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Judiciary

Mar 10, 2025

House

House Hearing: Monday, March 10, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 582-N