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HB 484KENTUCKYSession 2026RSState Billdead

Did Not Advance

Kentucky HB 484 establishes make-up visitation and contempt rules for family court orders

Original title: AN ACT relating to domestic relations.

Last action · February 2, 2026: to Families & Children (H)Sponsor: Adam Moore

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What This Bill Proposed

Kentucky HB 484 prohibits parents from withholding child support or maintenance because the other party failed to follow a court order, while establishing penalties for violating visitation, parenting time, or child support provisions. The bill defines acceptable legal reasons for failing to follow visitation orders, allows courts to grant make-up parenting time and award attorney fees, and requires restored visitation if abuse allegations are unsubstantiated.

Why it matters

Parents involved in custody or support disputes face new legal standards regarding when missed parenting time is excused and what remedies are available if a court order is violated.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Parents subject to visitation or support orders

Parents are subject to new statutory definitions of good cause for missing visitation, mandatory contempt findings for unexcused violations, and potential make-up visitation or attorney fee awards.

Directly affected

Cabinet for Health and Family Services

The agency's investigation findings regarding child abuse or neglect directly trigger mandatory court orders for restored visitation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I stop paying child support if the other parent refuses to let me see my child?

No. The bill explicitly states that a party's failure to comply with a court order does not suspend the other party's obligation to make payments for support or maintenance.

What counts as a valid reason for missing scheduled parenting time?

Valid reasons include mutual consent of the parties, a reasonable belief that there is a possibility of endangerment to the physical, mental, moral, or emotional health of the child or physical safety of a party, or extraordinary circumstances determined by the court.

What remedies can a court grant if visitation is wrongfully denied?

The court may order additional periods of visitation of the same type and duration (including weekends, holidays, and summer time) to occur within two years, and may award attorney's fees to the prevailing party.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Feb 2, 2026HouseCommittee
to Families & Children (H)
Jan 23, 2026HouseIntroduced
introduced in House to Committee on Committees (H)

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Cabinet for Health and Family Services, General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

OrganizationCabinet for Health and Family Services“Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky“Enacting legislative body”Map →

Sources

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apps.legislature.ky.gov

Analysis Score

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Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 60)
Controversy35
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