AN ACT relating to guardianship proceedings.
This bill amends Kentucky law to correct technical errors in the guardianship proceedings statute. It clarifies who can petition the court to modify or terminate guardianship orders, including the ward, their guardian, or other interested parties. The bill also outlines specific information that must be included in petitions and establishes procedures for hearings, including the ward's right to counsel and the option for a jury trial in termination cases. Additionally, it allows for interdisciplinary evaluations of wards and ensures that restoration judgments are properly documented and transmitted to relevant courts.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2026
Last action Mar 13, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
to Families & Children (H)
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Introduced
introduced in House
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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