Kentucky 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

SB 145 — AN ACT relating to grandparent visitation rights. Repeal and reenact KRS 405.021 to allow grandparents to seek court-ordered visitation only in certain cases and only if the court then determines visitation would be in the best interest of the child based on listed factors.

Last action — To Judiciary (S)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. To Judiciary (S)

  2. Introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (135)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 145?
SB 145 is sponsored by Rick Girdler (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), and Jimmy Higdon (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 145?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 145?
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