KentuckySB 172026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT relating to the protection of children.

Sponsored By: Brandon J. Storm (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Boards And CommissionsChildren And MinorsCourtsState Agencies

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Citizen boards review foster care cases

The law creates a citizen foster care review board in every judicial district. The Chief District Judge or family court judge appoints members and may add more boards if needed. Each board has at least three members who care about child welfare. When possible, it includes two professionals (law, medicine, psychology, social work, or education) and a foster parent, and it reflects local racial and ethnic makeup. Employees of the Department for Community Based Services cannot serve. Members serve three-year terms ending August 1, and must be certified before appointment; vacancies are filled for the rest of the term.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brandon J. Storm
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Gerald A. Neal
Democrat • Senate
Matthew Deneen
Republican • Senate
Matt Lockett
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 92 • No: 0

House vote • 3/26/2026

3rd reading, passed