SB 282 KY
AN ACT relating to guardianship proceedings.
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Summary
Amend various sections of KRS 387.500 to 387.770 to change the term "ward" to "protected person"; allow the respondent the right to retain private counsel; set out the respondent's right to an attorney who does not act as a guardian ad litem; increase maximum allowable hourly rate for court-appointed attorneys; create new sections of KRS 387.500 to 387.770 to allow the court to address the needs of marital parties after the appointment of a guardian or conservator; allow the court to appoint a guardian ad litem for the respondent in certain circumstances; amend KRS 216B.303 to conform.
Sponsor (1)
- R. Thomas Democratic · primary
Action history (2)
- Feb 27, 2026 introduced in Senate · upper
- Feb 27, 2026 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
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