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KS HB2243
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Requires the Secretary for Children and Families to refer child welfare investigations to military family advocacy programs when the child has a parent or legal guardian who is military personnel
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Mandates memoranda of understanding with four specific military organizations: Fort Riley, McConnell Air Force Base, Fort Leavenworth (including Munson Army Health Center), and the Kansas National Guard
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MOUs must establish methods for identifying military-connected children, referral processes, notification requirements when cases are referred to prosecutors, and confidentiality compliance provisions
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Amends K.S.A. 38-2230 to require preliminary inquiries into children in need of care to include determining the military status of parents or legal guardians
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Preserves the Secretary's authority to take immediate protective action and recommend petition filings regardless of military referral requirements
Legislative Description
Requiring the secretary for children and families to enter into a memorandum of understanding with military organizations and create a referral process for children in need of care cases involving children of military personnel to provide families with services that a military family advocacy program offers.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/12/2026