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HB507

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AN ACT relating to adoption.

Amend KRS 199.575 to insert gender-neutral language.

Introduced: January 28, 2026

Last action: February 4, 2026

To Families & Children (H)
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This bill would update existing Kentucky adoption law by replacing gendered terms with gender-neutral language. It is a technical change to the wording of the law rather than a change to adoption rules or eligibility. Who it may affect: People involved in the adoption process in Kentucky.

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Jan 28, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 28, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 4, 2026 · House
To Families & Children (H)

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Portrait of Samara Heavrin
Samara Heavrin

Representative · House District 018

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Samara.Heavrin@kylegislature.gov
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