Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 434: AN ACT relating to posthumous name changes.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 434 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to posthumous name changes. Primary sponsor: Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Jennifer Decker (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): to Judiciary (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 401.010 to allow a family member of a deceased person to posthumously change the deceased person's name if the name is the result of marriage to a person arrested for or charged with committing an offense intentionally, knowingly, or wantonly, which resulted in the death of the deceased; provide that the order of priority of family members is the same as in KRS 367.93117.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Jennifer Decker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House