Summary of Original Version

Amend KRS 508.090 to define "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect"; amend KRS 508.100 and 508.110 to conform; amend KRS 508.120 to enhance the penalty of abuse in the third degree if the victim is under 13 years old and suffered serious physical injury as a result of ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance; amend KRS 15.440 to require law enforcement agencies to possess a policies and procedures manual related to pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances; amend KRS 620.055 to allow the child fatality and near fatality review panel to compel the attendance of members from an investigating agency to discuss cases in closed session; amend various sections to require continuing education on pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances for certain professionals; amend KRS 620.050 to allow medical professionals to administer comprehensive urine drug screens on children when they suspect abuse or neglect; amend various sections to conform.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 508.090, 508.100, 508.110, 508.120, 15.440, 620.055, 15.334, 194A.545, 199.896, 199.8982, 216B.405, 311.601, 311.844, 311A.120, 314.073, 335.130, 620.050, 216B.305, 439.3401, 507.010, 507.030