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KentuckyHB 6112026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT relating to domestic relations.

Sponsored By: Stephanie Dietz (Republican)

Signed by Governor

CourtsDomestic RelationsReports MandatedState Agencies

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Automatic protection orders after assault convictions

When someone is convicted of first- or second-degree assault, or a felony attempt, conspiracy, facilitation, or solicitation of those assaults, the conviction counts as an application for a protection order. This applies if the victim was a family member, an unmarried partner, or in a dating relationship, unless the victim asks not to. The same court can issue an order of protection or an interpersonal protective order based on the conviction alone. The order can last up to 10 years and can be renewed for up to 10 years at a time.

Statewide domestic violence data and reporting

The Criminal Justice Statistical Analysis Center collects statewide data on domestic and dating violence and fatalities. It issues an annual report by July 1 to the Governor, cabinet, legislative committees, courts office, and Attorney General. Kentucky State Police must send JC-3 data, arrest counts and charges, and LINK data on protection orders entered, served, and average service time. The courts must send counts of petitions filed, denied, and granted, including emergency and temporary orders, plus party demographics, relationships, pregnancy if shown, counsel or guardians, and charges for violating orders. The cabinet must send counts of child dependency, neglect, or abuse where family violence is a factor and detailed shelter service statistics for adults and minors. The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet creates a uniform electronic JC-3 form and sets rules so all required fields go to the Center. ZeroV may send best-practice policy advice by November 15 to the same officials.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Stephanie Dietz

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Beverly Chester-Burton

    Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 129 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 3/6/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 91 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 49)

    4/7/2026

  2. delivered to Governor

    3/26/2026

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    3/26/2026House

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    3/26/2026House

  5. received in House

    3/26/2026House

  6. 3rd reading, passed 38-0

    3/25/2026Senate

  7. passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day

    3/24/2026Senate

  8. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026

    3/20/2026Senate

  9. 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

    3/18/2026Senate

  10. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar

    3/17/2026Senate

  11. to Families & Children (S)

    3/13/2026Senate

  12. to Committee on Committees (S)

    3/9/2026Senate

  13. received in Senate

    3/9/2026Senate

  14. 3rd reading, passed 91-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

    3/6/2026House

  15. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 04 2026

    3/3/2026House

  16. 2nd reading, to Rules

    2/27/2026House

  17. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

    2/26/2026House

  18. to Families & Children (H)

    2/18/2026House

  19. to Committee on Committees (H)

    2/10/2026House

  20. introduced in House

    2/10/2026House

Bill Text

  • Current

    3/6/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/9/2026

    PDF

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