| Last Action | 02/23/23: to Judiciary (S) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to neglect and abuse. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Bill Request Number | 249 |
| Sponsor | A. Southworth |
| Summary of Original Version | 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 to conform; amend KRS 620.072 to remove "neglect"; amend KRS 620.080 to change the standard of proof from a preponderance to clear and convincing evidence; amend KRS 620.090 to make the removal of a child after a temporary removal hearing discretionary; amend KRS 625.090 to remove "neglect" as a basis for a termination of parental rights; amend KRS 620.600, 15.900, 214.160, 199.473 to conform. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Parental Rights - Abuse and neglect, definition, change Parental Rights - Termination, abuse and neglect Courts, Family - Abuse and neglect, definition, change Courts, Family - Termination of parental rights, abuse and neglect Children and Minors - Abuse and neglect, definition, change Children and Minors - Termination of parental rights, abuse and neglect |
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Last updated: 11/9/2023 3:03 PM (EST)