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SR 199

A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brandon Storm

Designates April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky to boost awareness, recognition of Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, and public engagement activities.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 199

Summary: SR 199 (2026RS) — Recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky

Purpose and intent

  • A resolution to officially designate April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky.
  • Emphasizes awareness, advocacy, education, and collaboration to prevent the abuse and neglect of Kentucky’s children.
  • Aims to acknowledge Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky as a statewide leader in prevention efforts.

Key provisions and changes

  • Section 1: Declares April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky to promote increased awareness of child abuse prevention.
  • Section 2: Recognizes Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky as a statewide leader in child abuse prevention efforts.
  • Section 3: Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Brandon Storm (the sponsor).

Who/what would be affected

  • Public awareness and messaging related to child abuse prevention in Kentucky.
  • Members of the Kentucky General Assembly, who are encouraged to participate in awareness activities (e.g., Wear Blue Day).
  • Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky and its approximately 340 partners across all 120 counties; the resolution acknowledges and supports their statewide leadership role.

Specific activities and symbolism highlighted

  • Wear Blue Day observed on April 1, 2026, to draw attention to child abuse prevention.
  • The blue and silver pinwheel is identified as the national symbol for child abuse prevention.
  • More than 3,000 blue and silver pinwheels will be planted on the grounds of the Kentucky State Capitol to honor affected children and promote the month’s observance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The resolution was introduced in March 2026, referred to the Senate Committee on Committees, advanced to the Senate floor, and passed by voice vote on April 1, 2026.
  • No fiscal provisions or statutory changes are proposed; the document is symbolic and commemorative in nature.

Overall impact

  • Officially elevates awareness of child abuse prevention efforts within Kentucky.
  • Legitimizes and formalizes community and legislative participation in Child Abuse Prevention Month.
  • Supports ongoing collaboration with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky and its partners to reduce child abuse and neglect through advocacy, education, and public engagement.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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