Kentucky

Overview

Kentucky has not enacted supported decision-making legislation. Supported decision-making legislation was introduced in 2019, 2020, and 2021 but has not been enacted. Case law recognizes supported decision-making as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship.

Guardianship Laws

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Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann §§ 387.10 to .990

Supported Decision-Making

State Legislation

Enacted

None found

Pending

None found

Previously Introduced

Kentucky H.B. 160, 2021 Reg. Sess. (2021) (“Frank Huffman Act)

Description: Establishing the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities, including the right to “select an advocate to support their decision-making.”
Status: Sent to the House Committee on Committees (2021).

Kentucky H.B. 531, 2020 Reg. Sess. (2020)

Description: Defining supported decision-making and requiring the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to issue related regulations.
Status: Last action: To House Committee on Health and Human Services, March 2, 2020<

Kentucky H.B. 473, 2019 Reg. Sess. (2019)

Description: Defining supported decision-making and requiring the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to issue related regulations.
Status: Failed – Last action: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary February 21, 2019