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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 620.500 to add the Kentucky CASA Network to the definition of "association"; amend KRS 620.505 to decrease the minimum number of local CASA board members from 15 to 12; remove the provision that local CASA programs are required to comply with National CASA Association Standards for programs make technical corrections; remove "cabinet" and replace with "the Department for Community Based Services" relating to employees who are prohibited from becoming volunteers or employees of the court-appointed special advocate program; amend KRS 620.537 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 620.055 to conform.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Kentucky laws concerning child protection and the Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. It officially adds the Kentucky CASA Network to the definition of "association" within the CASA program framework. The bill also reduces the minimum number of local CASA board members from 15 to 12, and removes the requirement for local CASA programs to adhere to National CASA Association Standards, instead focusing on Kentucky CASA Network standards. Additionally, it clarifies that employees of the Department for Community Based Services are prohibited from becoming volunteers or employees of the CASA program, and makes technical corrections and conforming changes throughout the relevant statutes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb17.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb17/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB17 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb17/vote_history.pdf |
| Senate Committee Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB17/SCA1.pdf |
| Senate Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB17/SCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb17/orig_bill.pdf |
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