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HB55

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AN ACT relating to the rights of parents.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 405 to define "child" and "parent"; establish specific fundamental rights of parents relating to care, custody, and control of their children, including the right and duty to make decisions regarding a child's use of cellular phones; provide a cause of action against the Commonwealth or its political subdivisions for violations of a parent's fundamental rights.

Children and MinorsCommunicationsParental RightsTechnologyCivil Actions

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: January 14, 2026

To Families & Children (H)
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Legislative History

Jan 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Families & Children (H)

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Portrait of Daniel Fister
Daniel Fister

Representative · House District 056

Primary sponsor
Daniel.Fister@kylegislature.gov
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