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SB 204 KY
Introduced

AN ACT relating to the protection of children.

KY · session 2026RS · Senate · bill

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Introduced Feb 17, 2026

Latest action (Feb 17, 2026) to Committee on Committees (S)

Summary

Amend KRS 508.090 to define "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect"; amend KRS 508.100 and 508.110 to conform; amend KRS 508.120 to enhance the penalty of abuse in the third degree if the victim is under 13 years old and suffered serious physical injury as a result of ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance; amend KRS 15.440 to require law enforcement agencies to possess a policies and procedures manual related to pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances; amend KRS 620.055 to allow the child fatality and near fatality review panel to compel the attendance of members from an investigating agency to discuss cases in closed session; amend various sections to require continuing education on pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances for certain professionals; amend KRS 620.050 to allow medical professionals to administer comprehensive urine drug screens on children when they suspect abuse or neglect; amend various sections to conform.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (2)

  1. Feb 17, 2026 introduced in Senate · upper
  2. Feb 17, 2026 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
Subjects
Children And MinorsCorrections ImpactCrimes And PunishmentsCriminal ProcedureDrugs And MedicinesHealth And Medical ServicesHealth Care ProfessionalsLocal MandateNursesPeace Officers And Law EnforcementPhysiciansPolice, City And CountyPolice, StateSheriffsState Agencies

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