SB122Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to judicial proceedings.
Introduced by Julie Raque Adams, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 533 to define terms; require the court, upon conviction of the defendant, to consider the defendant's status as a caretaker of a dependent child; provide that a court's determination of a defendant's status as a caretaker of a dependent child shall not be admissible as evidence or be determinative in any subsequent proceeding; provide that the defendant shall have the right to present an alternative sentencing plan and a family impact statement to the court; provide that in issuing an alternative sentence, the court may require the defendant to participate in programs and services that support the parent-child relationship; provide that the court may modify or revoke the alternative sentence and commit the defendant to an institution if the defendant fails to adhere to or complete the conditions of an alternative sentence; amend KRS 610.340 to provide that a court determining whether to impose an alternative sentence for a defendant who is a caretaker of a dependent child has access to court records under KRS Chapters 600 to 645; provide that the Act may be cited as the Family Preservation and Accountability Act.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 92)
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4081 · March 31, 2026
37
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Yes |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Yes |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Yes |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Yes |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Judiciary (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
floor amendment (1) filed
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25 2026
3rd reading, passed 35-2 with Floor Amendment (1)
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Families & Children (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026
3rd reading, passed 83-7 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
received in Senate
to Rules (S)
posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendments (1) and (2-title)
Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
passed 37-0
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 92)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Kentucky Legislature website
- Senate Floor Amendment (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
- Local Mandate Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Corrections Impact (supplement)
- Vote History (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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