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KY HB598

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Dietz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Department of Family Representation and Advocacy and the Family Representation and Advocacy Commission within KRS Chapter 15A to create a state-sponsored system for training and appointing guardians ad litem and other counsel

  • Caps guardian ad litem and appointed counsel fees at $500

  • Creates a standardized, state-controlled framework for family representation in legal proceedings

  • May be cited as the Family Representation and Advocacy Act

  • Effective date of July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to guardians ad litem and other appointed counsel.

Courts

Last Action

posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 05 2026

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/27/2026
Families & Children2/17/2026
Committee On Committees2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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