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Passed Senate

Passed House

Became law

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

Last action · January 7, 2026

To Committee On Committees (S)

Introduced January 7, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB36

AN ACT relating to parentage fraud.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 530 to establish the crime of parentage fraud as a Class B misdemeanor.

Parental Rights Corrections Impact Children and Minors Crimes and Punishments

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This bill would create a new crime in Kentucky called "parentage fraud" and classify it as a Class B misdemeanor. A Class B misdemeanor in Kentucky can carry penalties including fines and up to 90 days in jail. The bill is currently in committee in the Kentucky Senate. Who it may affect: parents, children, and families involved in legal disputes over parentage.

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