Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 14, 2026

To Families & Children (H)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB55

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.

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This bill would formally establish certain parental rights in Kentucky law, including the right to make decisions about their children's care, custody, and upbringing. It specifically addresses parents' authority over their children's use of cell phones. It would also allow parents to sue the state or local governments if those rights are violated. Who it may affect: parents and guardians of minor children in Kentucky.

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