AN ACT relating to adoption.
SB 210 amends Kentucky law (KRS 199.575) to replace gendered terms like "his or her" with gender-neutral language in procedures for adopted siblings seeking reunion information. The bill updates the existing process where adults (18+) can authorize the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to share contact details with preadoptive siblings who also request reunion. It directly affects adopted individuals and their preadoptive siblings seeking to reconnect through state records. This change ensures the law applies equally regardless of gender identity, without altering the underlying procedures or eligibility. The bill is procedural, updating statutory language to be inclusive.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Committee
2
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
to Families & Children (S)
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Feb 18, 2025
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introduced in Senate
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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