HB418

AN ACT relating to domestic violence.

Chamber Passed·3/5/26

Kentucky HB418 amends domestic violence laws to prioritize child safety in custody decisions, establish guardian ad litem roles, and mandate training.

Kentucky HB418 modifies domestic violence laws to ensure child safety in custody decisions. The bill mandates courts to prioritize child safety and well-being when determining custody. It establishes roles for guardian ad litem for unrepresented minors in domestic violence cases, ensuring they receive legal representation. The bill also requires training for professionals involved in domestic violence cases, including early childhood development, dynamics of domestic violence, and effects on victims.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 96–1 · Mar 5
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 190

96 Yea

RRDDDRDDDRRRDRRRRRDRRRRRRDDRRRRRRRRRRDRRRRRRRRDDRRRDRDRRRRRRRRDDRRDRRRRRRRDRRRRRRRRRRRRRDRRRRRRR

1 Nay

R

3 Absent

RRR

Calendar

Feb 26

9:00 AM

House Committee On Families And Children

History

Mar 25

Senate

taken from Committee on Committees (S)

Mar 25

Senate

1st reading

Mar 25

Senate

returned to Committee on Committees (S)