SB281

AN ACT relating to grandparent visitation.

Chamber Passed·3/18/26

Kentucky SB281 amends grandparent visitation laws to ensure continued visitation rights for grandparents even if the child's parent loses custody.

Kentucky SB281 modifies the state's grandparent visitation laws to ensure that grandparents retain visitation rights even if the child's parent loses custody. The bill outlines specific criteria for granting visitation rights, including the nature and stability of the relationship between the grandparent and the child, the child's wishes, and the physical and emotional health of all involved parties. It also mandates that courts consider granting visitation rights to other grandparents if it is in the child's best interest.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–0 · Mar 18
Current
Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3946

36 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Committee On Judiciary

Mar 12

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Judiciary

History

Apr 15

House

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Mar 26

House

2nd reading, to Rules

Mar 25

House

reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar