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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 456.030 to give District Courts exclusive jurisdiction over protective order petitions filed under KRS Chapter 456; amend KRS 456.140 to conform.
AI Summary
This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 456, which deals with protective orders, to grant District Courts exclusive jurisdiction over all petitions for protective orders filed under this chapter, meaning only District Courts will handle these cases. It also makes conforming changes to KRS 456.140, which addresses the filing and enforcement of protective orders issued in other states, ensuring that these "foreign protective orders" are processed and recognized by the District Court in the same manner as orders issued within Kentucky.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (on 04/15/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb558.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb558/orig_bill.pdf |
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