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KY HB433
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vanessa Grossl
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AI Summary
- Amends KRS 199.570 to allow new birth certificates for adopted children to include deceased biological parents' names alongside adoptive parents' names, if requested by the court, adoptive parents, or adopted child
- Requires the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations under KRS Chapter 13A to create a compliant birth certificate form for adoptions
- Maintains existing protections keeping adoption records sealed and confidential, accessible only by court order or as permitted under KRS 199.572
- For adopted children under 18, birth certificates must not reveal adoption status and must list adoptive parents as biological parents, except in the deceased biological parent exception
- Streamlines statutory language by removing outdated references to "Cabinet for Health and Family Services" and updating procedural terminology
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to birth certificates.
Courts, Circuit
Last Action
to Families & Children (H)
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Families & Children1/28/2026
Committee On Committees1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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