Other Legislative Item House Concurrent Resolution 36 Establish Child Welfare and Family Court Reform Task Force Summary HCR 36 would establish the Child Welfare and Family Court Reform Task Force Task Force to meet monthly in the 2026 interim and submit a report by December 1, 2026. Status HCR 36 is sponsored by Representative Matt Lockett and has passed the House Families and Children Committee. Passed House Committee [...]

Other Legislative Item House Concurrent Resolution 108 Establish Early Childhood Education Task Force Summary HCR 108 would establish the Early Childhood Education Governance and Outcomes Task Force to meet monthly in the 2026 interim and submit a report by December 1, 2026. Status HCR 108 is sponsored by Representative Mike Clines and has passed the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee. Passed House Committee

Other Legislative Item House Joint Resolution 88 Study Child Nutrition Access in the Commonwealth Summary HJR 88 would direct the Kentucky Department of Education to study expanding access to free and reduced-price school meals at schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. Status HJR 88 is sponsored by Representative Robert Duvall and has been assigned to the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee. Awaiting Committee [...]

Other Legislative Item Senate Bill 337 Support Children through Child Support Payments Summary SB 337 would allow the Attorney General's Office to pass through funds from child support payments to recipients of public assistance. Status SB 337 is sponsored by Senator Craig Richardson and is awaiting committee assignment. Awaiting Committee Assignment

Other Legislative Item House Bill 227 Protect Children from Addictive Online Platforms Summary HB 227 would create guardrails for AI companion platforms and social media platforms by requiring age verification procedures and parental rights around account management, prohibiting "addictive features" for users who are minors, and authorizing the Attorney General to enforce violations. Status HB 227 is sponsored by Representative Matt Lockett. It has passed the Kentucky House and has [...]

Other Legislative Item Senate Bill 289 Improve the Amber Alert System Summary SB 289 would expand the criteria for issuing an Amber Alert to include when a child's disappearance may not have been voluntary and their physical safety may be endangered, in addition to if the child is committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice or in the temporary custody of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Status SB [...]

Other Legislative Item Senate Bill 304 Ensure Safe Storage of Firearms to Keep Kids Safe Summary SB 304 would require gun owners to secure their firearms in a lock box or with a gun lock when not un use and to report any lost or stolen firearms or ammunition to the police. Status SB 304 is sponsored by Senator Gerald Neal and is awaiting committee assignment. Awaiting Committee Assignment [...]

Blueprint Legislative Priority Support Families' Access to Clean Diapers House Bill 865 would exempt diapers from state sales tax. Review the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children policy priority fact sheet. HB 865 is a Bloom Kentucky policy priority. Status HB 865 is co-sponsored by Representative Josh Calloway and Representative T.J. Roberts and is awaiting committee assignment. Awaiting Committee Assignment

Blueprint Legislative Priority Ensure the Basic Legal Rights of Kids Senate Bill 358 would require peace officers or court designated workers to arrange for a child to consult with an attorney prior to an interview or interrogation and before waiving their Miranda rights. Review the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children policy priority fact sheet. Status SB 358 is sponsored by Senator Jason Howell and is awaiting committee assignment. Awaiting Committee Assignment [...]

Blueprint Legislative Priority Support Families' Access to Clean Diapers Senate Bill 258 would exempt diapers from state sales tax. Review the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children policy priority fact sheet. SB 258 is a Bloom Kentucky policy priority. Status SB 258 is sponsored by Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong and is awaiting committee assignment. Awaiting Committee Assignment