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KS HB2093

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Child Welfare and Foster Care

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Victims of childhood abuse or neglect who are 18 years or older may now access agency records related to substantiated reports or investigations where they were the subject child, though reporter identifying information remains protected

  • Extends the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits seeking damages from childhood sexual abuse from 13 years to 37 years after the victim turns 18

  • Alternative filing deadline remains at 3 years after a criminal conviction related to the childhood sexual abuse, whichever deadline occurs later

  • Amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 38-2212 (confidential agency records access) and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 60-523 (civil action limitations period)

  • Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book

Legislative Description

Authorizing victims of childhood abuse to access records related to substantiated reports or investigations of abuse or neglect and extending the time to file civil actions for recovery of damages caused by childhood sexual abuse.

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care

1/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Child Welfare and Foster Care1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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