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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 508.090 to define "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect"; amend KRS 508.100 and 508.110 to conform; amend KRS 508.120 to enhance the penalty of abuse in the third degree if the victim is under 13 years old and suffered serious physical injury as a result of ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance; amend KRS 15.440 to require law enforcement agencies to possess a policies and procedures manual related to pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances; amend KRS 620.055 to allow the child fatality and near fatality review panel to compel the attendance of members from an investigating agency to discuss cases in closed session; amend various sections to require continuing education on pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances for certain professionals; amend KRS 620.050 to allow medical professionals to administer comprehensive urine drug screens on children when they suspect abuse or neglect; amend various sections to conform.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance child protection by defining "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect," and increasing penalties for abuse in the third degree if a child under 13 suffers serious injury from ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance. It also mandates that law enforcement agencies develop policies for dealing with pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances, and allows the child fatality and near fatality review panel to compel attendance of investigating agency members in closed sessions. Furthermore, the bill requires continuing education on pediatric substance ingestion/inhalation for various professionals, permits medical professionals to administer comprehensive urine drug screens on children when abuse or neglect is suspected, and makes conforming changes to related laws.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S) (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb204.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb204/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/sb204/CI.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/sb204/LM.pdf |
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