Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2638: Requiring that a child in custody of the secretary be provided information regarding the child's rights and the secretary maintain confirmation of the child's notification and understanding of such child's rights in child in need of care proceedings.

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

Plain-language summary

HB 2638 is a bill introduced in the Kansas House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring that a child in custody of the secretary be provided information regarding the child's rights and the secretary maintain confirmation of the child's notification and understanding of such child's rights in child in need of care proceedings. Primary sponsor: Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care. Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died in Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care.