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Brittany Herrington and her son Gavin.

FPAA Moves to Senate Floor

We’re proud to report ACLU-KY's priority piece of legislation for the 2026 legislative session, the Family Preservation and Accountability Act, was heard in and passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 30, 2026.
Legislation
SUPPORT

SB 122: The Family Preservation Act

The Family Preservation Act is a solutions-focused policy that addresses the root causes of crime. The bill is modeled on legislation from other states that provide community-based alternatives to prison and/or jail to prioritize safety while keeping families together. Click HERE for our Digital Advocacy Toolkit. Click HERE to tell your lawmaker you support the Family Preservation Act!
Status: Passed Senate Committee
Position: Support
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Family Preservation Act

Words of the Week: Bipartisan and Bicameral

Two words kept showing up in Frankfort this week, and not by accident.
Event | In-person
ACLU-KY Spring Summit

ACLU-KY Spring Summit

ACLU of Kentucky’s Spring Summit brings Central Kentuckians together to strengthen our collective commitment to civil liberties and celebrate the local voices who are shaping a more equitable future. Hosted at the historic Lyric Theatre & Cultural Center, the event will feature special guests, as well as remarks from ACLU-Kentucky staff, board and community partners.
Mar 01, 2026 | 3:00 PM

Press Releases

Kentucky Lawmakers Introduce Family Preservation and Accountability Act to Keep Families Together and Reduce Harm to Children

Judge Orders LMDC to Release Withheld Records on Inmate Observer Program – Immediately

ACLU, ACLU-KY FILE BRIEF SUPPORTING AFL-CIO AND KENTUCKY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Last week, the ACLU and ACLU of Kentucky filed an amicus, or “friend of the Court” brief, with the Supreme Court of Kentucky.