Bill > HB2093

This bill makes two significant changes to Kansas law regarding childhood abuse: first, it allows individuals who are 18 years or older to access agency records related to substantiated reports or investigations of abuse or neglect that involved them as children, with the important caveat that the records will not reveal the identity of the original reporter. Second, the bill extends the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages for childhood sexual abuse from 13 to 37 years after the victim turns 18, or within three years of a criminal conviction related to the abuse, whichever occurs later. The bill defines childhood sexual abuse broadly, encompassing numerous specific criminal acts such as rape, sexual exploitation, aggravated sexual battery, and human trafficking committed against a person under 18 years old. By expanding access to records and providing a longer window for legal action, the bill aims to support survivors of childhood sexual abuse by giving them more opportunities to seek information and potentially pursue legal recourse, even years after the initial abuse occurred.

Health and Social Services

Child Welfare and Foster Care (House)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2093/