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SR 160

A RESOLUTION recognizing November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Meredith

Designates November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky to raise awareness and honor support for bereaved children, youth, and families.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 160

Summary of SR 160 (2026 Regular Session, Kentucky)

Title

A Resolution recognizing November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky.

Purpose and intent

  • formally designate November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky.
  • Aims to raise awareness of childhood bereavement and acknowledge the needs of grieving children, youth, and families.
  • Aligns Kentucky with ongoing national observances (Children’s Grief Awareness Day is noted as being observed nationally on the third Thursday in November).

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Recognition
    • States that the Senate recognizes November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky.
    • Commends individuals, organizations, and programs that support grieving children, youth, and families across the Commonwealth.
  • Section 2: Administrative directive
    • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Stephen Meredith for delivery to the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families.

Background/statistical context cited (in the resolution)

  • Kentucky ranks 6th in the nation in childhood bereavement.
  • Children who lose a father are 18% less likely to attend college.
  • Approximately 1 in 10 Kentucky children will lose a parent or sibling before age 18.
  • Adults aged 35–44 who experienced the loss of a parent before 19 are more than 35% more likely to have poor health outcomes.
  • The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families provides support services to help children and families cope with bereavement.

Who is affected

  • While the resolution is symbolic, it centers on:
    • Grieving children, youth, and families across Kentucky.
    • Organizations and programs that provide bereavement support, including the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families.
  • The resolution acknowledges and endorses existing support networks and resources.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • History of action:
    • Introduced: March 11, 2026.
    • Referred to Senate Committee on Committees (S).
    • Passed Senate floor by voice vote: March 27, 2026.
  • Next steps:
    • As a resolution, it requires passage by the Kentucky Senate.
    • Likely intended to be commemorative and declaratory rather than creating new statutory obligations or funding.
    • No fiscal impact is stated in the text.

Overall impact

  • The bill serves to formally recognize and promote awareness of grieving children and families within Kentucky during November 2026.
  • It highlights the importance of resources and support systems for those experiencing bereavement.
  • It honors and encourages ongoing efforts by the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families and related organizations.

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

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