StateKentucky

HB 109: AN ACT relating to the dissolution of marriage.

Unknown SponsorIntroduced

HB 109 status: Introduced — recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (updated Apr 15, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Amend KRS 403.044 to establish that the 60-day waiting period for the presentation of testimony in a divorce proceeding involving minor children shall not apply where the parties have completed the collaborative law process or family mediation that has resulted in a final agreement that is filed with the court....

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion65%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental effect identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential reduction in court administration costs

Risks

  • Minimal impact on macroeconomic conditions

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Expedites divorce process for cooperative parties
  • Encourages use of mediation and collaborative law

Risks

  • Potential risk of rushing sensitive custody settlements
  • May pressure parties to settle without sufficient reflection
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Accelerated timelines may reduce judicial oversight of child welfare

Limitation

Source limited to legislative abstract

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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