Create new sections of KRS Chapter 344 to ensure federal law relating to emergency medical treatment and the collection of evidence is not overridden; define terms; prohibit discrimination against health care professionals who decline to perform procedures that violate their conscience; grant health care professionals the right not to participate in services that violate their conscience; exempt health care professionals from liability for exercising these rights; prohibit hiring or licensing authorities from reprimanding health care professionals; require hiring or licensing authorities to provide complaints it has received to health care professionals; establish a civil cause of action for persons injured by violations; provide that the Act may be cited as the Health Care Heroes Recruitment and Retention Act; EMERGENCY.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 21A to establish parameters for compulsory dues for members of the bar; define who is a member of the bar for purposes of the section; amend KRS 21A.300 and 21A.310 to conform; repeal KRS 21A.160, relating to organization and control of State bar being vested in the Supreme Court.
This resolution urges the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) to recognize girls flag football as an official sport for member schools. It directly affects high school girls in Kentucky who currently participate in unsanctioned pilot programs or the growing Kentucky Girls High School Flag Football Association (KGHSFFA), which expanded from 12 to 24 teams in two years. The resolution cites that 88 KHSAA member schools expressed interest in fielding teams if sanctioned, and notes 17 states have already recognized the sport. The Senate formally encourages KHSAA to take this step, but the resolution itself has no legal force and does not mandate any action.
This resolution designates February 11, 2026, as Recovery Advocacy Day in Kentucky. It commemorates Kentuckians in long-term recovery from substance use disorders and those supporting recovery efforts, without creating new laws or funding. The resolution aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma around recovery, aligning with existing state initiatives like the Recovery Ready Communities project. It is a symbolic observance, not a policy change.
This Senate resolution (SR 79) directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in honor and loving memory of Joseph Hardin McFarland, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and Bowling Green community member who died in January 2026. It expresses the Senate’s condolences to his family and specifies that the adjournment occurs as a tribute to his life and service. The resolution does not create policy changes or affect any legislation; it is a ceremonial action recognizing McFarland’s 65-year marriage, military service, and decades of community involvement. The Senate adopted it by voice vote on February 12, 2026.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms; establish the robotics competition fund; establish the Robotics Funding Selection Committee to award grants from the fund to eligible robotics teams competition sponsors; establish committee membership, duties, and set terms; require the Kentucky Department of Education to promulgate administrative regulations to establish procedures for grant applications and distribution of awards by April 1, 2027; set requirements for grant applications; require annual report by August 1 to Legislative Research Commission; provide for initial staggering of appointments; require the committee to hold its first meeting by October 15, 2026; provide that the Act may be cited as the Advanced Manufacturing Through Robotics Education Act.
This resolution designates February 11, 2026, as Recovery Advocacy Day in Kentucky. It honors Kentuckians living in long-term recovery from substance use disorders and those supporting their journeys, while encouraging efforts to reduce stigma. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds; it is a symbolic recognition to celebrate resilience and promote awareness. It was adopted by the Kentucky House of Representatives via voice vote on February 11, 2026.
This resolution (SR 84) formally honors Harriet Thompson of Winchester, Kentucky, for her community service and leadership roles with the Clark County Republican Women's Club. It recognizes her 23-year career with the U.S. Department of Labor, her decades of dedicated service in club leadership positions (including Treasurer and Second Vice President), and her loyalty to the Republican Party. The resolution, adopted by the Kentucky Senate in February 2026, extends the Senate's appreciation for her contributions and directs a copy be delivered to her via Senator Greg Elkins.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 41), not a policy bill. It formally honors Jack Melvin Miller, a Kentucky resident and former homebuilding industry leader, following his death on December 17, 2025. The resolution directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in his memory and expresses sympathy to his family. It has no policy impact or financial effect - it is solely a symbolic tribute by the Senate.
This resolution (SR 64) formally congratulates Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills, Kentucky, for being named a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. It also extends congratulations to five other Kentucky schools recognized that year: Graves County Central Elementary, Maxwell Immersion Spanish Elementary, Meadowthorpe Elementary, Tamarack Elementary, and Newport Central Catholic High School. The resolution has no policy provisions or funding changes - it is purely a ceremonial expression of recognition for these schools' academic achievements. It was introduced in the Kentucky Senate in January 2026 and referred to committee.
HR 27 is a symbolic resolution introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives that designates the last day of February (February 28) as a day to honor Black women. It recognizes Black women's historical contributions, leadership, and resilience through a series of "whereas" statements in the resolution text. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or obligations; it merely urges Kentucky citizens to acknowledge and celebrate Black women's impact in their communities. This is a ceremonial measure with no binding policy effect, formally passed by the House to mark the intersection of Black History Month and Women's History Month.
HB 50 establishes a new process for property owners to request law enforcement removal of trespassers from real property. It requires owners to submit a specific petition form verifying their ownership, that the occupant is not a tenant or family member, and that the property was not open to the public. Law enforcement must then serve a notice to vacate by hand or posting in a conspicuous location, with a $20 fee for service, and owners gain limited immunity from liability for property removal. The bill also creates a 60-day window for occupants to file lawsuits if removal is deemed wrongful, while explicitly excluding current/former tenants and family members from this process.
