SB 26

  • Kentucky Senate Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2025
  • Passed Senate Feb 12, 2025
  • Passed House Mar 11, 2025
  • Signed by Governor Mar 18, 2025

AN ACT relating to parental rights.

Abstract

Amend KRS 199.011 to define "disability"; amend KRS 199.471 to establish that no petition for placement or adoption of children shall be denied on the sole basis of a disability of the adoptive applicant and enhance procedures for determination of placement or adoption; amend KRS 199.473 to require the secretary review any refusal of a placement of a child due to a disability; that targeted adaptive or support services be offered; and that the cabinet retain all documentation for two years; amend KRS 625.050 to establish that no petition for involuntary termination of parental rights shall be ordered on the sole basis of a disability of the parent; amend KRS 625.090 regarding procedures for an involuntary termination of parental rights involving a parent with a disability.

Bill Sponsors (11)

Votes


Actions


Mar 18, 2025

Senate

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 26)

Mar 11, 2025

Senate

delivered to Governor

House

enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

Senate

enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

Senate

received in Senate

Senate

3rd reading, passed 97-0

Mar 04, 2025

Senate

posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 05, 2025

Feb 28, 2025

Senate

2nd reading, to Rules

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

House

to Families & Children (H)

Feb 14, 2025

House

to Committee on Committees (H)

House

received in House

Feb 13, 2025

Senate

3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Floor Amendment (1)

Feb 12, 2025

Senate

passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day

Senate

floor amendment (1) filed

Feb 07, 2025

Senate

posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Senate

2nd reading, to Rules

Feb 06, 2025

Senate

reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

Jan 09, 2025

Senate

to Judiciary (S)

Jan 07, 2025

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Senate

introduced in Senate

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Current PDF
Introduced PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
Proposed Senate Floor Amendment 1

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