AN ACT relating to the establishment of the External Detainee Fatality Review Panel.
Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 441 to establish the External Detainee Fatality Review Panel to conduct comprehensive reviews of all fatalities of individuals detained by law enforcement, in county or regional jails, or in any facility operated by the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, or an entity under contract with either department; establish membership and duties of the panel; set a schedule for appointment of members.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
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to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Feb 18, 2026
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introduced in Senate
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