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KY SB17
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Storm
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AI Summary
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Renames the state Court-Appointed Special Advocate Association to the "Kentucky CASA Network" throughout Kentucky statutes governing CASA programs
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Reduces the minimum required local CASA board membership from 15 members to 12 members
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Removes references to "National CASA Association Standards" and requires local programs to comply only with Kentucky CASA Network Standards for Programs
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Changes the family court judge position on the external child fatality and near fatality review panel from a voting member to an ex officio nonvoting member
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Clarifies that Department for Community Based Services employees (rather than general "cabinet" employees) are prohibited from serving as CASA volunteers or employees
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to the protection of children.
Courts
Last Action
to Judiciary (H)
3/16/2026