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Kentucky strengthens child welfare laws and housing options

Lawmakers passed more than 190 bills, including measures on foster care, affordable housing, alternative diplomas and child pornography penalties.

FRANKFORT – Many new laws enacted during the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly session, including ones on gaming, first responders, schools, criminal justice, grooming and concealed carry, – will take effect this week. More than 190 bills passed during this year’s 60-day session, and more than half take effect on Wednesday. The state constitution specifies that new laws take effect 90 days after the legislature adjourns unless they have special eff…

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The Advocate-Messenger broke the news on Monday, July 13, 2026.
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