The bill amends the Kansas juvenile justice code to prohibit the use of prone restraint on juveniles who are either in custody at juvenile detention or correctional facilities or undergoing assessment as part of the juvenile intake and assessment system. This new provision aims to enhance the safety and well-being of juveniles in these settings. The bill also includes amendments to K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 38-2302, which defines various terms related to juvenile justice, and repeals the existing section of that statute.

In addition to the prohibition on prone restraint, the bill clarifies definitions related to juvenile justice, including terms such as "prone restraint," "juvenile correctional facility," and "juvenile detention facility." The changes are intended to ensure that the language used in the juvenile justice code is clear and comprehensive, thereby improving the legal framework governing the treatment of juveniles in custody. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 75-7023, 38-2302