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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 199.470 to prohibit an unmarried couple from jointly adopting any child; amend KRS 199.520 to provide that an adoption of a child shall not terminate the legal relationship between the adopted child and the biological parent when the adopting parent is the legally married spouse of the biological parent.
AI Summary
This bill amends Kentucky law regarding adoption by prohibiting unmarried couples from jointly adopting any child, meaning both individuals in the couple must be legally married to each other to adopt together. Additionally, it clarifies that when a child is adopted by their biological parent's legally married spouse, the legal relationship between the child and that biological parent will not be terminated.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
to Families & Children (H) (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb110.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb110/orig_bill.pdf |
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