| Last Action | 02/27/26: 2nd reading, to Rules |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to domestic violence. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Bill Request Number | 1124 |
| Sponsors | J. Nemes, K. Holloway |
| Summary of Original Version | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 403 to prohibit the removal from custody or the reduction in parenting time of a party solely for improvement of relationship between the child and the other party where the court has made a finding of domestic violence or abuse; require the court to make considerations of scientific validity prior to ordering therapy for reunification; require orders remediating the resistance of a child to contact with a violent or abusive parent to primarily address the behavior of that parent; amend KRS 403.270 to require a court to consider allegations of domestic violence or abuse and make written findings on the record prior to consideration of other factors relevant to determination of custody; add malicious false allegations of child abuse as a factor to be considered in custody determinations; amend KRS 403.290 to require paid visitation supervisors and parenting coordinators in custody proceedings to receive specialized training; amend KRS 403.315 to provide for a rebuttable presumption that joint custody and shared equal parenting time are not in the best interests of the child where the court finds that a party has committed 2 or more acts of domestic violence or abuse against another party; require a parent found to have committed 2 or more acts of domestic violence or abuse against another party to undergo counseling or treatment prior to being awarded custody of a child; amend KRS 403.727 to require guardians ad litem to receive specialized training for proceedings involving petitions for orders of protection for minors; allow victim advocates to attend evidentiary hearings in orders of protection proceedings involving minors; amend KRS 456.035 to require guardians ad litem to receive specialized training for proceedings involving interpersonal orders of protection for minors; allow victim advocates to attend evidentiary hearings on interpersonal orders of protection proceedings involving minors. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Children And Minors - Custody proceedings, domestic violence or abuse, determination of custody, factors Civil Actions - Child custody proceedings, domestic violence or abuse, determination of custody, factors Civil Procedure - Child custody proceedings, domestic violence or abuse, determination, factors Civil Procedure - Child custody proceedings, domestic violence or abuse, determination of custody, factors Courts - Child custody proceedings, domestic violence or abuse, determination, factors Courts - Child custody proceedings, domestic violence or abuse, written findings Courts - Paid visitation supervisors, child custody proceedings, training Courts - Parenting coordinators, child custody proceedings, training Courts - Victim advocates, orders of protection involving minors, evidentiary hearings, attendance Domestic Relations - Child custody proceedings, domestic violence or abuse, determination of custody, factors Guardians - Guardians ad litem, protective order proceedings involving minors, training Parental Rights - Custody proceedings, domestic violence or abuse, determination of custody, factors Courts, Circuit - Child custody proceedings, domestic violence or abuse, determination of custody, factors Courts, Family - Custody proceedings, domestic violence or abuse, determination of custody, factors |
| Jump to Proposed Amendments | House Committee Substitute 1 |
| 01/15/26 |
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| 01/23/26 |
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| 02/26/26 |
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| 02/27/26 |
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| Amendment | House Committee Substitute 1 |
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| Summary | Retain original provisions, except remove requirements for a court determination regarding reunification therapy; remove training requirements for guardians ad litem. |
| Index Headings |
Children And Minors - Custody proceedings, reunification therapy, determination, removal Civil Actions - Custody proceedings, reunification therapy, determination, removal Civil Procedure - Custody proceedings, reunification therapy, determination, removal Courts - Custody proceedings, reunification therapy, determination, removal Courts, Circuit - Custody proceedings, reunification therapy, determination, removal Courts, Family - Custody proceedings, reunification therapy, determination, removal Domestic Relations - Custody proceedings, reunification therapy, determination, removal Guardians - Guardians ad litem, protective order proceedings involving minors, training requirements, removal Parental Rights - Custody proceedings, reunification therapy, determination, removal |
Last updated: 2/27/2026 4:32 PM (EST)