KY animal control officers would be asked to help spot child abuse under GOP bill

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 409

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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This story discusses child abuse. Report child abuse to Kentucky’s Statewide Child Abuse Hotline at 1-877-597-233.

HB 246 progress

In many cases of child abuse, perpetrators have already hurt an animal.

Because of this, Kentucky Rep. Susan Witten, R-Louisville, wants animal control officers to be trained in how to spot signs of child abuse.

Her House Bill 246 unanimously passed …

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