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
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2024
Last action Feb 16, 2024
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Feb 16, 2024
Committee
to Families & Children (S)
upper
Feb 14, 2024
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Feb 14, 2024
Introduced
introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adrienne Southworth
RRepublican
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