HB2589 — Prohibiting the secretary for children and families from accepting anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect, requiring the secretary to inform anonymous reporters of such prohibition and other pertinent information regarding reporting child abuse and neglect and allowing law enforcement agencies to accept anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect.

HB2589 — Prohibiting the secretary for children and families from accepting anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect, requiring the secretary to inform anonymous reporters of such prohibition and other pertinent information regarding reporting child abuse and neglect and allowing law enforcement agencies to accept anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect. · Informed CitizenryThe bill amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 38-2213 and 38-2223 to change procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect. Under the amended law, confidential law enforcement records concerning a child alle…Open in Informed Citizenry