Bill > HB228

This bill creates a new section in Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 600 to establish a comprehensive set of rights for children who are incarcerated under the state's detention program. The bill enumerates ten specific rights that aim to protect and support detained children, including the right to safety, protection from abuse, family contact, appropriate healthcare, individualized education, nutritious food, respectful treatment, limited use of seclusion and restraint, participation in court hearings, access to legal counsel, and freedom from stigmatization. The legislation, which can be referred to as the Incarcerated Children's Bill of Rights, seeks to ensure that children in detention are treated with dignity, have their basic physical and emotional needs met, and are provided opportunities to maintain connections with family and legal support systems. By codifying these rights, the bill aims to establish clear standards for the treatment of incarcerated children and protect their well-being during detention.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb228.html