HB 2589
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.
Bill Progress
Introduced
Committee
Committee Report
Floor Action
Opposite Chamber
Enrolled
Governor
House of Origin (House)
Second House (Senate)
To the Governor
Versions
As Amended by House Committee
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.
As Introduced
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.
Amendments, Committee Reports, & Conference Committee Reports
Committee Reports 1
Legislative History
Testimony & Minutes
House · Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care 8
| Hearing Date | Minutes | Presenter | Organization | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | View | Kristalle Hedrick, Chief Executive Officer | Children's Alliance of Kansas | HB2589 Proponent | |
| Feb 4, 2026 | View | Brenna Visocsky, Just Campaign Director | Kansas Appleseed | HB2589 Proponent - written only | |
| Feb 4, 2026 | View | Tanya Keys, Deputy Secretary | Department for Children and Families | HB2589 Proponent | |
| Feb 4, 2026 | View | Kerrie Lonard, Child Advocate | Office of the Child Advocate | HB2589 Neutral | |
| Feb 4, 2026 | View | Gina Lueger | Private Citizen | HB2589 Proponent - written only | |
| Feb 4, 2026 | View | David Buehler, Representative | Kansas Legislature House District 40 | HB2589 Proponent | |
| Feb 4, 2026 | View | Jessie Pringle, Assistant Revisor | Office of Revisor of Statutes | Bill Brief HB2589 | |
| Feb 4, 2026 | View | Timothy Johnson, Representative | Kansas Legislature House District 38 | HB2589 Proponent |
Senate · Committee on Judiciary 12
| Hearing Date | Minutes | Presenter | Organization | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | View | Representative David Buehler | House 40th District | HB2589 Pro | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | View | Representative Timitho Johnson | House 38th District | HB2589 Pro | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | View | Kristalle Hedrick CEO | Children's Alliance of Kansas | HB2589 Pro | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | View | Tanya Keys, Deputy Secretary | DCF | HB2589 Pro | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | View | Kerrie Lonard | Office of the Child Advocate | HB2589 Pro | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | View | Brenna Visocsky | Kansas Appleseed | HB2589 Pro wo | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | View | Gail Cozadd | KS Children's Service League | HB2589 Pro wo | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | View | Sara Hortenstine, Division Chief, Youth Services | Office of the Attorney General | HB2589 Opp | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | View | William Hurst IV, Asst Dist Attorney | Johnson Co | HB2589 Opp | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | View | Michael Kagay, District Attorney | Shawnee County | HB2589 Opp wo | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | View | Ed Klumpp | KS Sheriffs Assoc; Ks Assoc of Chiefs of Polce; Ks Peace Officers Assoc | HB 2589 Neu | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | View | Natalie Scott, Revisors Office | State of Kansas | HB2589 Bill Brief |