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Last action · January 28, 2026

To Families & Children (H)

Introduced January 20, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB433

AN ACT relating to birth certificates.

Amend KRS 199.570 to allow the names of adopted parents and deceased biological parents to appear on a new birth certificate issued upon adoption if it is requested by the court, adopted parents, or adopted child; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to create a birth certificate form that complies with this section through the promulgation of administrative regulations.

Administrative Regulations and Proceedings Courts, Circuit Courts, Family State Agencies

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This bill would change Kentucky law to allow the names of both adoptive parents and deceased biological parents to appear together on a new birth certificate issued after an adoption. This option could be requested by the court, the adoptive parents, or the adopted child. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services would be required to create a new birth certificate form to make this possible. Who it may affect: adoptive parents, adopted children, and families navigating the adoption process in Kentucky.

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