SB17

AN ACT relating to the protection of children.

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Kentucky SB17 establishes a child fatality and near fatality review panel to investigate child deaths and near deaths due to abuse or neglect.

Kentucky SB17 creates an external child fatality and near fatality review panel to conduct comprehensive reviews of child fatalities and near fatalities suspected to be due to abuse or neglect. The panel, composed of various professionals and experts, will analyze case information, make recommendations to prevent future incidents, and publish an annual report. The bill also details the composition, duties, and procedures of the panel, including confidentiality and immunity provisions for its members.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18

10:00 AM

House Committee On Judiciary

Jan 22

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Judiciary

History

Apr 8

Senate

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 53)

Mar 27

Senate

received in Senate

Mar 27

Senate

enrolled, signed by President of the Senate