SB 208 Kentucky Senate · 2024 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 and 620.050 to require that interviews of any party by the cabinet must be recorded and retained for five years; amend KRS 620.072 to remove "neglect"; amend KRS 625.090 to remove "neglect" as a basis for a termination of parental rights; amend various KRS sections to conform.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2024
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Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2024 Last action Feb 16, 2024
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Feb 16, 2024
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to Families & Children (S)
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Feb 14, 2024
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to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Feb 14, 2024
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Adrienne Southworth
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