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Senate Bill 122
Hold Parents Accountable in ways that Minimize the Impact of Incarceration on Children
Summary
SB 122 would require the courts to consider alternative sentencing options when the individual has committed a non-violent offense and is the primary caregiver to a dependent child. It would also promote rehabilitative options that support the parent-child relationship and improve family stability.
House Bill 464 is the companion bill in the House.
Status
SB 122 is sponsored by Senator Julie Raque Adams. It has passed the Kentucky Senate and House and has been delivered to the Governor.
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