SB 145 Kansas Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Requiring immediate notification of a report of abuse or neglect to a law enforcement agency and providing for law enforcement agencies to request resources from the secretary for children and families.

SB 145 requires Kansas' secretary for children and families to immediately notify law enforcement agencies when a report of child abuse or neglect is received. It also allows law enforcement agencies to request resources, such as personnel or information, from the secretary's office to assist in investigating these cases. These provisions apply to all reports of child abuse or neglect handled by the child welfare agency, improving coordination between law enforcement and child welfare during investigations.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2026
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Doug Shane
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