SB 281 KY

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Passed Legislature

Amend KRS 405.021 to establish a clear and convincing standard of evidence in determining grandparent visitation; establish factors the court may consider in determining the best interests of the child; remove rebuttable presumption standard; amend KRS 620.090 to conform.

• R. Girdler Republican · primary
• D. Carroll Republican · primary
• M. Deneen Republican · primary
• G. Neal Democratic · primary

1. Feb 27, 2026 introduced in Senate · upper
2. Feb 27, 2026 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
3. Mar 11, 2026 to Judiciary (S) · upper
4. Mar 12, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) · upper
5. Mar 13, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · upper
6. Mar 13, 2026 posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 16 2026 · upper
7. Mar 16, 2026 passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day · upper
8. Mar 17, 2026 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1) · upper
9. Mar 18, 2026 received in House · lower
10. Mar 18, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
11. Mar 24, 2026 to Judiciary (H) · lower
12. Mar 25, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · upper
13. Mar 25, 2026 floor amendment (1) filed · upper
14. Mar 26, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · upper
15. Apr 15, 2026 recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) · lower