HB815

AN ACT relating to child welfare.

Introduced·3/2/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB815 amends child welfare regulations to ensure timely case reviews and permanency plans for children in foster care.

Kentucky HB815 mandates the cabinet to establish administrative regulations for reviewing the status of children in foster care, ensuring case conferences occur within ten days of a temporary removal hearing. It requires ongoing case work and supportive services tailored to the child's needs. The bill also sets timelines for case reviews and recommendations to the court regarding reunification or termination of parental rights.

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Where it stands

Current
Families & Children Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 13

House

taken from Families & Children (H)

Mar 13

House

1st reading

Mar 13

House

returned to Families & Children (H)