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Analysis Maternity and Birthing
Kentucky Bill Relating to the Delegation of Authority Over Children (HB 420)
This law was last updated on Jun 28, 2016
This law is Anti–Choice
Number
HB 420
Status
Current
Proposed
Feb 17, 2016
Sponsors
Primary Sponsors: 1
Co-sponsors: 2
Total Sponsors: 3
Topics
Parental InvolvementFull Bill Text
HB 420 would allow a parent or custodian of a child to delegate powers concerning the care and custody of the child to an attorney-in-fact for one year, with an exception for active duty service parents.
The bill would have refused the attorney-in-fact the power to consent to any of the following:
- marriage of the child;
- performance of inducement of an abortion on or for the child; or
- termination of parental rights to the child.
STATUS
The bill was signed into law by Gov. Bevin (R) on April 13, 2016.
People
Primary Sponsor
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