SB282Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to guardianship proceedings.
Introduced by Reginald Thomas, District 13
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend various sections of KRS 387.500 to 387.770 to change the term "ward" to "protected person"; allow the respondent the right to retain private counsel; set out the respondent's right to an attorney who does not act as a guardian ad litem; increase maximum allowable hourly rate for court-appointed attorneys; create new sections of KRS 387.500 to 387.770 to allow the court to address the needs of marital parties after the appointment of a guardian or conservator; allow the court to appoint a guardian ad litem for the respondent in certain circumstances; amend KRS 216B.303 to conform.
Where it stands
to Committee on Committees (S)
February 27, 2026
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Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
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