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KS HB2093
Bill
Status
1/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Child Welfare and Foster Care
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Alternative filing deadline remains at 3 years after a criminal conviction related to the childhood sexual abuse, whichever deadline occurs later
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Amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 38-2212 (confidential agency records access) and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 60-523 (civil action limitations period)
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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