In CommitteeFiled Jan 29, 2026
Latest Action
to Families & Children (H)
Feb 5, 2026
Summary
The bill lets a court temporarily transfer custody of a child to a suitable caretaker when the child is a danger to themselves or others, or is in harmful conditions. It requires that any case involving abuse, neglect, dependency, or mental illness follow the procedures in KRS Chapters 620 and 645. The order stays in effect until a full hearing or a court modification.
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