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SB 281·KY·senate

AN ACT relating to grandparent visitation.

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 27, 2026
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recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Apr 15, 2026

Summary

The bill allows Kentucky circuit courts to grant reasonable visitation rights to a child’s paternal or maternal grandparents if clear and convincing evidence shows compelling factors and that visitation benefits the child. It sets out specific factors courts must weigh, creates a presumption of visitation when a parent is deceased, and links visitation rights to a grandparent’s child‑support responsibilities. The changes also affect temporary custody cases and require courts to consider other grandparents for visitation when one grandparent gains custody.

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