Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 537: AN ACT relating to child welfare.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 537 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to child welfare. Primary sponsor: Jared Bauman (Republican), Kim King (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): to Families & Children (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 199.462 to prohibit an individual from being approved to provide foster care or relative caregiver services to a child, be considered a fictive kin placement for a child, or to receive a child for adoption if the individual or an adult or minor child living in the individual's home has been directed by a court to complete or attend sex offender treatment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Bauman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Kim King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
“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 Families & Children (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House