AN ACT relating to protection of children.

SB 170 updates Kentucky law (KRS 620.130) to replace gender-specific terms like "his or her" with gender-neutral language in child custody proceedings. It does not change existing protections or procedures for children; the bill only modifies the statutory language to be inclusive. This affects all child custody cases in Kentucky where courts consider alternatives to removing a child from a parent's custody, ensuring the law applies equally regardless of gender.