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SB 204

Kentucky Senate bill in Session 26RS.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 17, 2026.

AN ACT relating to the protection of children.

Bill ID KY-26RS-SB-204
Session 26RS
Status in_committee
Committee Committee on Committees
Senate in_committee 2026-02-17
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
Danny Carroll
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-17 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-17 Status in_committee
2026-02-17 Latest Action 02/17/26: to Committee on Committees (S)
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