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KS HB2352
KS HB2352Requiring a duly ordained minister of religion to report certain abuse and neglect except when reporting would violate the penitential communication privilege and requiring training for persons obligated to report abuse and neglect.
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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning children and minors; relating to reporting of certain abuse and neglect; requiring a duly ordained minister of religion to report certain abuse and neglect except when reporting would violate the penitential communication privilege; requiring training for persons obligated to report abuse and neglect. amending K.S.A. 2024 2025 Supp. 38-2223 and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill expands the list of individuals mandated to report suspected child abuse or neglect to include duly ordained ministers of religion, with a crucial exception: they are not required to report if the information was obtained through a penitential communication, which refers to confidential confessions or spiritual guidance protected by law. The bill also introduces a new requirement for all individuals obligated to report child abuse and neglect, including these ministers, to undergo specific training on these reporting duties, with deadlines for completion set for July 1, 2027, or within six months of becoming subject to these reporting obligations. This legislation amends existing Kansas law (K.S.A. 2024 2025 Supp. 38-2223) and repeals the previous version of that section.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2352/ |
| House Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Lewis) | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_hb2352_h_3509.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2352_01_0000.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: {As Amended by House Committee of the Whole} | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2352_01_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Judiciary Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2352_h_3459.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2352_00_0000.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2352_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2352_00_0000.pdf |
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