Senate Bill 26

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Last Action 01/09/25: to Judiciary (S)
Title AN ACT relating to parental rights.
Bill Documents Introduced
Bill Request Number 327
Sponsors B. Storm, J. Adams
Summary of Original Version 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.
Index Headings of Original Version Courts, Circuit - Adoption, applicant with a disability, denial prohibition, establishment
Courts, District - Involuntary termination of parental rights, parent with a disability, prerequisites, establishment
Disabilities and the Disabled - Adoption applicant, denial prohibition, establishment
Disabilities and the Disabled - Parent, involuntary termination of rights, prohibition, establishment
Parental Rights - Disability, involuntary termination, prohibition, establishment
Parental Rights - Involuntary termination, parent with a disability, prerequisites, establishment
State Agencies - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, adoption, disabled applicant, services, requirement
Courts, Family - Adoption, applicant with a disability, denial prohibition, establishment
Courts, Family - Involuntary termination of parental rights, parental disability, prerequisites, establishment
Children and Minors - Adoption, applicant with a disability, denial prohibition, establishment
Children and Minors - Involuntary termination of parental rights, parental disability, prerequisites, establishment
Civil Procedure - Involuntary termination of parental rights, parent with a disability, prerequisites, establishment

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01/07/25
  • introduced in Senate
  • to Committee on Committees (S)
01/09/25
  • to Judiciary (S)


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