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HB2742: Enacting the family rights in medical investigations act to provide requirements for the reporting of suspicions of abuse or neglect of a child for medical professionals and require a medical professional to provide notice to a parent of a CARE exam and allow parents to request a second medical opinion.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill requires medical professionals to report suspected child abuse or neglect and notify parents when a Child Abuse Research Evaluation (CARE) exam is performed. Parents will also have the option to request a second medical opinion.
Who This Affects
This affects Kansas families with children, particularly those who may be subject to a CARE exam due to concerns about their well-being.
Key Provisions
• Requires medical professionals to report suspected child abuse or neglect
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Timeline
Introduced
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care
Feb 5, 2026
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