Kentucky Bills

in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 483: AN ACT relating to the purchase of firearms by state employees.

Amend KRS 45A.600 to establish the depreciation in value of a firearm issued to a state employee who wishes to purchase that firearm upon retirement for purposes of calculating the purchase price.

in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 482: AN ACT relating to hemp-derived vapor products.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 438 to define "hemp-derived vapor product," "retailer," and "vapor product"; require a retailer to verify that a recipient of a shipment or delivery of hemp-derived vapor products is at least 21 years old; require visual examination or use of age verification technology to verify the recipient's identity at delivery; establish penalties for a retailer or common or private carrier in violation; establish penalties for a consumer who intentionally causes an unlawful delivery; require products to be returned to the retailer if the common or private carrier cannot complete delivery.

in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 481: AN ACT relating to sex offenders.

Amend KRS 17.545 to prohibit a registrant from residing within 3,000 feet of a high school, middle school, elementary school, preschool, publicly owned or leased playground, or licensed day care facility; provide that the 3,000 feet restriction applies to any person who becomes a registrant after the effective date of the Act.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SR 53: A RESOLUTION celebrating the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's remarkable scientific achievements.

This resolution (SR 53) is a symbolic honor from the Kentucky Senate celebrating the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's scientific achievements. It specifically recognizes the Center as the first U.S. site to treat a patient with a new immunotherapy for small cell lung cancer and to launch a clinical trial for the experimental drug ZG006, which targets cancer cells using the body's immune system. The resolution highlights these milestones as part of the Center's status as an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, offering patients access to advanced clinical trials. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or policies.

passed · Kentucky · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 84: AN ACT relating to legal liability for local governments and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 411.100, relating to a city's liability for damage done during the course of a riot, to provide that any form of local government shall be liable for damage done during the course of a riot if they could have prevented the damage.

in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 476: AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to reproductive rights.

Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish an individual right to reproductive freedom; allow the Commonwealth to regulate abortion after fetal viability, but not prohibit if medically needed to protect a pregnant patient's life or physical or mental health; forbid discrimination in enforcement of this right; prohibit prosecution of an individual, or a person helping a pregnant individual, for exercising the right to reproductive freedom; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 477: AN ACT relating to reproduction.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to protect access to assisted reproductive technology; create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to declare that a fertilized human egg or human embryo that exists outside of the uterus of a human body shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person, or any other term that connotes a human being for any purpose under state law.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Kentucky · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SR 50: A RESOLUTION honoring the Lexington Opera House on its 140th anniversary as a Lexington cultural landmark.

This resolution (SR 50) is a ceremonial Senate measure honoring the Lexington Opera House for its 140th anniversary as a recognized cultural landmark. It formally recognizes the historic venue's significance through its long history of hosting performances, architectural value (listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975), and role in Lexington's cultural identity. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute. The Senate adopted it by voice vote on January 30, 2026.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 84: AN ACT relating to timely emergency response by coroners, making an appropriation therefor and declaring an emergency.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to require the county coroners, in consultation with the Kentucky Coroners Association, to create emergency response areas and equip each district with an emergency response trailer with necessary equipment to adequately respond to a multiple fatality event; require the Division of Emergency Management to promulgate administrative regulations; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.

in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 30, 2026

HR 47: A RESOLUTION recognizing September 17 to 23, 2026, as Constitution Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 47), not a substantive bill. It officially recognizes September 17-23, 2026, as "Constitution Week" in Kentucky, aligning with the national observance of the Constitution's signing anniversary. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely expresses the Kentucky House of Representatives' symbolic support for celebrating the U.S. Constitution. It does not impose requirements, affect any group, or alter laws. The resolution was introduced on January 30, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Committees.

in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 471: AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for doula services.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with whom the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage for doula services; create a new section of KRS Chapter 194A to establish the Doula Advisory Council, council membership, and council duties; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 479: AN ACT relating to hate crimes.

Repeal and reenact KRS 532.031 to define "gender identity or expression"; list the actions that qualify as hate crimes; list the actual or perceived characteristics a person must have in order to qualify as a victim of a hate crime; outline penalties for a person guilty of a hate crime; set forth criteria for seeking an enhanced sentence; amend KRS 15.334 and to add characteristics of a victim to be considered when determining the cause of a crime; add a requirement that officers receive training on hate crimes; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to permit a civil action where the victim of a hate crime suffers damages regardless of the outcome of any criminal proceeding; establish recovery for the victim; amend KRS 17.1523 to add characteristics of a victim to be considered when determining the cause of a crime; amend KRS 15.440 to require that a unit of government shall possess a written policy and procedures manual related to hate crimes in order to receive funds from the Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund; repeal KRS 49.320, relating to victim of hate crime deemed victim of criminally injurious conduct.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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