Senate
In Committee
2026 Regular Session
SB281
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Amend KRS 405.021 to establish a clear and convincing standard of evidence in determining grandparent visitation; establish factors the court may consider in determining the best interests of the child; remove rebuttable presumption standard; amend KRS 620.090 to conform.
Introduced: February 27, 2026
Last action: April 15, 2026
Recommitted To Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Legislative History
Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
To Judiciary (S)
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Monday, March 16 2026 (clerical)
Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Passed Over And Retained In The Orders Of The Day (clerical)
Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 36-0 With Committee Substitute (1) (clerical)
Primary Sponsor
Rick.Girdler@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (3)
Danny.Carroll@kylegislature.gov
matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
Gerald.Neal@kylegislature.gov
Roll calls
March 17, 2026
Senate: 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 36
Nay: 0