Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SR160: A RESOLUTION recognizing November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 27, 2026
Recognize November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month.
What the bill says
A resolution recognizing November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION recognizing November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky. WHEREAS, Kentucky ranks 6th in the nation in childhood bereavement, highlighting the significant impact that grief has on children and families across the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, research shows that children who lost a father are 18 percent less likely to attend college, demonstrating the lasting effects of childhood bereavements; and WHEREAS, in Kentucky, one in ten children will lose a parent or sibling before the age of 18, underscoring the widespread and profound impact of grief in the lives of young Kentuckians; and WHEREAS, adults aged 35 to 44 who experienced the loss of a parent before the age of 19 are more than 35 percent more likely to suffer from poor health outcomes, indicating the lifelong toll that childhood grief can take on mental and physical health; and WHEREAS, the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families provides vital support to children, youth, and families as they grieve and grow by helping them navigate the challenges of bereavement and offering programs that foster healing and resilience; and WHEREAS, recognizing the month of November as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky will bring attention to the needs of grieving children and families and highlight the importance of providing resources and support for those coping with loss; …
Sponsors
- Stephen Meredith (R, SD-005) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to Senate Floor
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Subjects: Children And Minors, Commendations And Recognitions, Public Health, Mental Health
Common questions
- What is SR160?
- SR160 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION recognizing November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky.
- What does SR160 do?
- In its own words: A resolution recognizing November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky.
- What is the status of SR160?
- Passed both chambers as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (March 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR160?
- Stephen Meredith (R, SD-005).
- Where is the official record for SR160?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr160.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.