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HB815

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AN ACT relating to child welfare.

Amend KRS 620.180, relating to child in out-of-home care, to insert gender-neutral language.

Introduced: March 2, 2026

Last action: March 13, 2026

Returned To Families & Children (H)
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This bill updates existing Kentucky law about children in out-of-home care by replacing gendered terms with gender-neutral language. It is a technical language change and does not alter the substance or requirements of the law. Who it may affect: children in out-of-home care and those who work with the child welfare system.

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Legislative History

Mar 2, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Mar 2, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 9, 2026 · House
To Families & Children (H)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
Taken From Families & Children (H) (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
Returned To Families & Children (H) (clerical)

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Suzanne Miles

Representative · House District 007

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Suzanne.Miles@kylegislature.gov
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