AN ACT relating to grandparent visitation.

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Amend KRS 405.021 to establish a clear and convincing standard of evidence in determining grandparent visitation; establish factors the court may consider in determining the best interests of the child; remove rebuttable presumption standard; amend KRS 620.090 to conform.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
Last action: Apr 15, 2026 — recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Session: 2026RS
Momentum: 63 · High

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

12% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 31%, measured from KY's completed sessions
Momentum +3 63/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 178 days quiet

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