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HB915

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AN ACT relating to a jury trial when a child is removed from a parent.

Amend KRS 625.080 to allow a parent to request a jury trial for a termination of parental rights determination; require jurors to take an oath of confidentiality under penalty of contempt of court; allow jury to make findings of fact and recommendations to the court.

Courts, CircuitCourts, FamilyDomestic RelationsParental Rights

Introduced: March 4, 2026

Last action: March 11, 2026

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Legislative History

Mar 4, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Mar 4, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 11, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Josh Calloway

Representative · House District 010

Primary sponsor
Josh.Calloway@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (2)

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T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

Co-sponsor
tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov
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Candy Massaroni

Representative · House District 050

Co-sponsor
candy.massaroni@kylegislature.gov