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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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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.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Committee
- Introduced
- Referred to House Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care