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Read. Follow. Verify.Kentucky HB 180 modifies dispositional alternatives and transition support rules for dependent, neglected, or abused children
Last action · January 14, 2026: to Families & Children (H)Sponsor: Sarah Stalker
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What This Bill Proposed
Kentucky HB 180 modifies court in dependency, neglect, or abuse cases and revises rules allowing eligible youth to extend or reinstate state custody up to age 21 for transitional support. The bill allows youth to opt in or out of extended commitment up to three times before turning 20.
Changes the legal framework governing court-ordered dispositions, cabinet custody rules, and the number of times young adults aging out of foster care can reenter state custody for transitional living support up to age 21.
- Kentucky House Bill 180 relates to the dispositional alternatives and support structures for dependent, neglected, or abused children within the state court system. context
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.
dependent, neglected, or abused children
Their custody placements, court dispositional alternatives, and transitional living support options up to age 21 are governed by these rules.
cabinet
The cabinet is responsible for supervising home placements, providing transition plans six months prior to age 18, and concurring with requests for extended commitments.
parents and persons exercising custodial control
They are subject to informal adjustment agreements, protective orders, and custody determinations regarding dependent, neglected, or abused children.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dispositional alternatives are available in dependency, neglect, or abuse cases?
How many times can a youth opt in or out of extended commitment?
Is temporary custody to the cabinet allowed as a final dispositional alternative?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 14, 2026HouseCommitteeto Families & Children (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedintroduced in House to Committee on Committees (H)
Version history
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 60)
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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