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Introduced
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
In Committee
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill 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.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to laws related to child neglect and abuse in Kentucky:
It separates the definitions of "abused child" and "neglected child" in KRS 600.020, providing more detailed criteria for each. The definition of "physical injury" is amended to require that it is likely to cause death, disfigurement, or impairment of an organ. The standard of proof for temporary removal of a child is changed from a preponderance to clear and convincing evidence, and the removal after a temporary hearing is made discretionary rather than mandatory. The grounds for termination of parental rights are revised to remove "neglect" as a basis. Conforming changes are made to various other related statutes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Judiciary (S) (on 02/23/2023)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/23RS/sb233.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/23RS/sb233/orig_bill.pdf |
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