Introduced
Passed House
Passed Senate
Became law
Last action · March 13, 2026
Returned To Families & Children (H)
Introduced March 2, 2026
House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session
HB815
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Amend KRS 620.180, relating to child in out-of-home care, to insert gender-neutral language.
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This bill makes a technical update to Kentucky law governing children placed in out-of-home care by replacing gendered pronouns with gender-neutral language. It does not change any policies or eligibility rules, only the wording used in the existing statute. Who it may affect: children in out-of-home care and the state agencies that oversee their placement.
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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)
Primary Sponsor
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Suzanne Miles
Representative · House District 007
Primary sponsor
Suzanne.Miles@kylegislature.gov
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