Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 17: AN ACT relating to the protection of children.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 17 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the protection of children. Primary sponsor: Brandon Storm (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Gerald Neal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 53).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 620.500 to add the Kentucky CASA Network to the definition of "association"; amend KRS 620.505 to decrease the minimum number of local CASA board members from 15 to 12; remove the provision that local CASA programs are required to comply with National CASA Association Standards for programs make technical corrections; remove "cabinet" and replace with "the Department for Community Based Services" relating to employees who are prohibited from becoming volunteers or employees of the court-appointed special advocate program; amend KRS 620.537 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 620.055 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Storm | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Gerald Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 53)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 92-0
- floor amendment (1) filed
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
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