Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2302: Requiring a law enforcement officer to consult with the secretary for children and families before taking a child into custody and that the secretary respond and offer consultation to such law enforcement officer outside of the secretary's operating hours.

Did not advance Last action April 10, 2026: Died in Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2302 is a bill introduced in the Kansas House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring a law enforcement officer to consult with the secretary for children and families before taking a child into custody and that the secretary respond and offer consultation to such law enforcement officer outside of the secretary's operating hours. Primary sponsor: Jarrod Ousley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died in Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jarrod Ousley (Democratic).