AN ACT relating to neglect and abuse.
Summary
Amend KRS 620.080 to require the Commonwealth to bear the burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence in a temporary removal hearing; remove the admissibility of hearsay evidence in a temporary removal hearing; amend KRS 620.090 to provide that the issuance of an order for a temporary removal if the burden of proof is met is permissive and not mandatory.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2024
Last action Feb 16, 2024
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Feb 16, 2024
Committee
to Judiciary (S)
upper
Feb 14, 2024
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Feb 14, 2024
Introduced
introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adrienne Southworth
RRepublican
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