SB 233 Kentucky Senate · 2023 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to neglect and abuse.

Summary
Amend KRS 600.020 to separate the definitions of "abused child" and "neglected child"; amend the definition of "physical injury" to include the requirement that it is likely to cause death or disfigurement or impairment of an organ; amend KRS 620.040 to conform; amend KRS 620.072 to remove "neglect"; amend KRS 620.080 to change the standard of proof from a preponderance to clear and convincing evidence; amend KRS 620.090 to make the removal of a child after a temporary removal hearing discretionary; amend KRS 625.090 to remove "neglect" as a basis for a termination of parental rights; amend KRS 620.600, 15.900, 214.160, 199.473 to conform.
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Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 21, 2023 Last action Feb 23, 2023
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Feb 23, 2023
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Adrienne Southworth
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