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District attorney warns House bill on child-welfare definitions could hamper abuse investigations
Sedgwick County Commission · February 12, 2025
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Summary
County staff relayed concerns raised by District Attorney Mark Bennett about House Bill 2175, which Bennett told staff appears to limit child-protection investigations and could protect abusers; the county was advised to monitor the bill and to engage with the local legislative delegation if the bill advances.
County staff told the commission that District Attorney Mark Bennett has raised "grave concerns" about House Bill 2175 and shared Bennett's testimony with the county manager and chairman.
"He said it appears that this bill is intended to protect…
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