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Minutes for HB2734 - Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care
Short Title
Requiring expedited procedures for children who are under two years of age at the time that a petition is filed requesting such child be adjudicated to be a child in need of care, requiring permanency for such a child within 12 months and directing the secretary to report on such expedited procedures.
Minutes Content for Wed, Feb 11, 2026
The Chair opened the hearing on HB2734.
Michael Kagay, District Attorney Shawnee County, gave testimony in support of the bill and spoke of the impact of delays that occur in when a child's development is sensitive. (Attachment 15) Mr. Kagay stood for questions from the committee.
The Chair suspended the hearing on HB2734.
