Kentucky bills · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SB 281
AN ACT relating to grandparent visitation.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Summary
Official abstract published by the Kentucky legislature· Summary of Original Version
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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 Senate | PASS SB 281 w/ SCS 1 | pass | Set your home in Kentucky to see |
Actions
- Apr 15, 2026 · House
recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) - Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
2nd reading, to Rules - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
floor amendment (1) filed - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar - Mar 24, 2026 · House
to Judiciary (H) - Mar 18, 2026 · House
to Committee on Committees (H) - Mar 18, 2026 · House
received in House - Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1) - Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day - Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 16 2026 - Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
2nd reading, to Rules - Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
to Judiciary (S) - Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
to Committee on Committees (S) - Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
introduced in Senate