Kentucky 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 210 — AN ACT relating to child welfare.

Last action — to Families & Children (S)

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

This bill died with 2023 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Amend KRS 620.060, 620.090, and 620.140 to establish new requirements related to action the cabinet shall take before the court determines the custody placement of the child.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the emergency custody and temporary custody statutes to include additional procedures and considerations for the placement of children in Kentucky.

  • KRS 620.060

    (3) Before the court determines the custody placement of the child in accordance with this section, the cabinet shall: → (3) Before the court determines the custody placement of the child in accordance with this section, the cabinet shall: (a) Seek and notify qualified adult relatives or fictive kin as a placement option; (b) Attempt to place siblings together; and (c) Report to the court its findings.

    The cabinet must now notify qualified relatives or fictive kin and attempt to place siblings together before custody placement is determined.

  • KRS 620.090

    (1) If, after completion of the temporary removal hearing, the court finds there are reasonable grounds to believe the child is dependent, neglected or abused, the court shall: → (1) If, after completion of the temporary removal hearing, the court finds there are reasonable grounds to believe the child is dependent, neglected or abused, the court shall: (a) Issue an order for temporary removal and shall grant temporary custody to the cabinet or other appropriate person or agency. Preference shall be given to available and qualified relatives or fictive kin of the child considering the wishes of the parent or other person exercising custodial control or supervision, if known. The order shall state the specific reasons for removal and show that alternative less restrictive placements and services have been considered. The court may recommend a placement for the child;

    Preference for placement is now also extended to fictive kin in addition to relatives.

  • KRS 620.090

    (2) In placing a child under an order of temporary custody, the cabinet or its designee shall use the least restrictive appropriate placement available. Preference shall be given to available and qualified relatives of the child considering the wishes of the parent or other person exercising custodial control or supervision, if known. → (2) In placing a child under an order of temporary custody, the cabinet or its designee shall use the least restrictive appropriate placement available. Preference shall be given to available and qualified relatives or fictive kin of the child considering the wishes of the parent or other person exercising custodial control or supervision, if known.

    The preference for placement is now extended to fictive kin of the child.

  • KRS 620.090

    (7) Before the court determines the custody placement of the child in accordance with this section, the cabinet shall: → (7) Before the court determines the custody placement of the child in accordance with this section, the cabinet shall: (a) Seek and notify qualified adult relatives or fictive kin as a placement option; (b) Attempt to place siblings together; and (c) Report to the court its findings.

    The cabinet is now required to report findings on the attempts to notify relatives and place siblings together.

Action History

  1. to Families & Children (S)

  2. to Committee on Committees (S)

  3. introduced in Senate

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 210 do?
Amend KRS 620.060, 620.090, and 620.140 to establish new requirements related to action the cabinet shall take before the court determines the custody placement of the child.
What is the current status of SB 210?
This bill died with 2023 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.
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