SB 102 Kansas Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.

SB 102 clarifies the specific identifying information that must be included in mandatory reports of child abuse or neglect and increases the penalty for failing to report such incidents from a misdemeanor to a felony. The bill affects mandatory reporters, including medical professionals, teachers, child care workers, and mental health providers, requiring them to provide precise details when reporting to the secretary for children and families. It also amends coroner reporting procedures to ensure child death information is shared with the secretary for children and families following specific protocols for suspicious circumstances.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2026
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Feb 11, 2025
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Withdrawn from Senate Committee on Judiciary; Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
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Jan 30, 2025
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Referred to Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare
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Jan 29, 2025
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Doug Shane
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