HOUSE - BILL

HB 2480

Creating an exception to certain mandatory reporting obligations for licensed social workers when working under the supervision of an attorney and permitting an attorney to require a licensed social worker to keep ethical obligations of attorney-client privilege while working under the supervision of such attorney.

Died

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Committee Report
Floor Action
Opposite Chamber
Enrolled
Governor

Version

Bill Fiscal Note
As Introduced

Creating an exception to certain mandatory reporting obligations for licensed social workers when working under the supervision of an attorney and permitting an attorney to require a licensed social worker to keep ethical obligations of attorney-client privilege while working under the supervision of such attorney.

Legislative History

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Testimony & Minutes

House · Committee on Judiciary 19
Hearing Date Minutes Presenter Organization Topic PDF
Feb 4, 2026 View Jason Thompson Revisors Office Bill Brief
Feb 4, 2026 View Rep Lauren Bohi KS 15th District Opponent
Feb 4, 2026 View Kim Borchers Private Citizen Opponent
Feb 4, 2026 View Sara Hartenstine Office of KS Attorney General Opponent
Feb 4, 2026 View Kasey Dalke Children's Advocacy Centers of KS Opponent Written Only
Feb 4, 2026 View Mike Kagay District Attorney's Office, 3rd Judicial District Opponent Written Only
Feb 4, 2026 View Lucy McIntyre Private Citizen Opponent Written Only
Feb 4, 2026 View Gina Meier-Hummel O'Connell Children's Shelter Opponent Written Only
Feb 4, 2026 View Melody Brannon KS Federal Public Defender Proponent
Feb 4, 2026 View Jill Cohen Colorado Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel Proponent
Feb 4, 2026 View Michelle Ewert Private Citizen Proponent
Feb 4, 2026 View Noel O'Neill KS Federal Public Defender Proponent
Feb 4, 2026 View Ann Sagan BIDS Proponent
Feb 4, 2026 View Mackenzie Boltz BIDS Proponent Written Only
Feb 4, 2026 View Timothy Davis Private Citizen Proponent Written Only
Feb 4, 2026 View Elizabeth Day BIDS Proponent Written Only
Feb 4, 2026 View Becky Fast Heartlans Counseling and Training, LLC Proponent Written Only
Feb 4, 2026 View Karen Leve BIDS Proponent Written Only
Feb 4, 2026 View Joe Molina Kansas Bar Assoc Proponent Written Only

Identification

Bill No. HB 2480
Chamber House
Requested By Requested by Representative Lewis

Sections Affected

Amended

K.S.A. 38-2224, 39-1402, 39-1403, 39-1431, 39-1432 and 65-6315 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 38-2223

Effective Date

This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.
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