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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

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

4/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Revenue4/15/2026
Rules2/27/2026
Families & Children2/17/2026
Committee On Committees2/9/2026

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