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KS SB446
KS SB446Creating an exception to certain mandatory reporting obligations for licensed social workers when working under the supervision of an attorney and permitting an attorney to require a licensed social worker to keep ethical obligations of attorney-client privilege while working under the supervision of such attorney.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning social workers; relating to attorney-client privilege; creating an exception to certain mandatory reporting obligations for licensed social workers when working under the supervision of an attorney; permitting attorneys to require certain licensed social workers to keep ethical obligations of attorney-client privilege when working under the supervision of such attorney; amending K.S.A. 38-2224, 39- 1402, 39-1403, 39-1431, 39-1432 and 65-6315 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 38-2223 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill creates an exception to mandatory reporting requirements for licensed social workers when they are working under the supervision of an attorney, allowing them to maintain attorney-client privilege. Specifically, if a licensed social worker is supervised by an attorney and the reason to suspect child abuse or neglect, or adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation arises solely from the attorney's representation of a client or a prospective client in a criminal, civil, domestic, or juvenile matter, the social worker is not required to report it. This also permits an attorney to require a licensed social worker under their supervision to uphold the ethical obligations of attorney-client privilege in these specific circumstances, ensuring that information shared during legal representation remains confidential.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb446/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb446_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb446_00_0000.pdf |
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