Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 231 — AN ACT relating to child mental health.

Last action — to Committee on Committees (S)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

Amend KRS 645.110, relating to mental health of children, to insert gender-neutral language.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Kentucky Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill updates gender-specific language in the recertification procedure.

  • KRS 645.110

    he → he or she

    The gender-specific language for the petitioner is made inclusive.

  • KRS 645.110

    him → him or her

    The gender-specific language for the child is made inclusive.

Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 231 do?
Amend KRS 645.110, relating to mental health of children, to insert gender-neutral language.
Who sponsors SB 231?
SB 231 is sponsored by Danny Carroll (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 231?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 231?
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