2024 Regular SessionKentucky Legislature

SB208: AN ACT relating to neglect and abuse.

Legislative Summary

Amend KRS 600.020 to separate the definitions of "abused child" and "neglected child"; amend the definition of "physical injury" to include the requirement that it is likely to cause death or disfigurement or impairment of an organ; amend KRS 620.040 and 620.050 to require that interviews of any party by the cabinet must be recorded and retained for five years; amend KRS 620.072 to remove "neglect"; amend KRS 625.090 to remove "neglect" as a basis for a termination of parental rights; amend various KRS sections to conform.

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Bill History

2/14/2024
introduced in Senate
Senate
2/14/2024
to Committee on Committees (S)
Senate
2/16/2024
to Families & Children (S)
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/14/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Families & Children(Senate)
Sine Die

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/1970225.9 KB