Introduced
Passed House
Adopted by both chambers
Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.
Last action · April 15, 2026
Recommitted To Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Introduced January 22, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Child Welfare and Family Court Reform Task Force.

Establish the Child Welfare and Family Court Reform Task Force; establish duties and membership; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2026 Interim of the General Assembly and submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026.

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This resolution would create a task force to study child welfare and family court systems in Kentucky. The group would meet monthly and deliver a report to the state legislature by December 1, 2026. It does not change any laws directly but is a step toward potential future reforms in how the state handles cases involving children and families. Who it may affect: children and families involved in the child welfare or family court systems.

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Legislative History

Jan 22, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 22, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 4, 2026 · House
To Families & Children (H)
Mar 5, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Mar 6, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Apr 15, 2026 · House
Recommitted To Appropriations & Revenue (H) (clerical)

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Matt Lockett

Representative · House District 039

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Matt.Lockett@kylegislature.gov

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David Meade

Representative · House District 080

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David.Meade@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Emily Callaway

Emily Callaway

Representative · House District 037

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emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Jennifer Henson Decker

Jennifer Henson Decker

Representative · House District 058

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Jennifer.Decker@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Kimberly Holloway

Kimberly Holloway

Representative · House District 002

Co-sponsor
kim.holloway@kylegislature.gov

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