SB162

AN ACT relating to children.

Chamber Passed·2/25/26

Kentucky SB162 amends juvenile justice system procedures and establishes regional and state interagency councils for children's services.

Kentucky SB162 modifies the juvenile justice system by requiring agencies to share information on juveniles, with restrictions. It establishes regional interagency councils for children's services, composed of various stakeholders, to coordinate care and support for children with behavioral health needs. A State Interagency Council for Services and Supports to Children and Transition-Age Youth is also created to oversee these efforts and make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–7 · Feb 25
Current
Committee On Committees
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3852

30 Yea

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7 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 19

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Judiciary

History

Feb 25

House

received in House

Feb 25

House

to Committee on Committees (H)

Feb 24

Senate

3rd reading, passed 30-7 with Committee Substitute (1)