An act relating to the protection of children.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT relating to the protection of children.” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
Amend KRS 620.500 to add the Kentucky CASA Network to the definition of "association"; amend KRS 620.505 to decrease the minimum number of local CASA board members from 15 to 12; remove the provision that local CASA programs are required to comply with National CASA Association Standards for programs make technical corrections; remove "cabinet" and replace with "the Department for Community Based Services" relating to employees who are prohibited from becoming volunteers or employees of the cour
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Where it is
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introduced in Senate · Jan 6, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Jan 6, 2026
to Judiciary (S) · Jan 20, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) · Jan 22, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Jan 23, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, January 26, 2026 · Jan 23, 2026
3rd reading, passed with 33-0 Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) · Jan 27, 2026
received in House · Jan 28, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Jan 28, 2026
to Judiciary (H) · Mar 16, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Mar 18, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Mar 19, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026 · Mar 20, 2026
floor amendment (1) filed · Mar 25, 2026
3rd reading, passed 92-0 · Mar 26, 2026
received in Senate · Mar 27, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Mar 27, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Mar 27, 2026
delivered to Governor · Mar 27, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 53) · Apr 8, 2026
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/08/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 53).