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Introduced February 23, 2026

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2026 Regular Session

A RESOLUTION encouraging the establishment of the Fatherhood and Family Engagement Task Force.

Encourage the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Fatherhood and Family Engagement Task Force; recommend duties and membership of the task force; encourage the task force to meet at least 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 encourages the creation of a task force focused on fatherhood and family engagement, to be organized through the Legislative Research Commission. If established, the task force would meet regularly during 2026 and submit a report by December 1, 2026. It does not create a new law but expresses the Senate's support for this effort. Who it may affect: fathers, parents, and families with children, as well as researchers and policymakers studying parental involvement and child well-being.

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Legislative History

Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
To Senate Floor
Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Adopted By Voice Vote

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Robert Mills

Senator · Senate District 04

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Robby.Mills@kylegislature.gov

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George Wise

Senator · Senate District 16

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Max.Wise@kylegislature.gov
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Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

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matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Lindsey Tichenor

Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

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lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov

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