AN ACT relating to privacy protection. [HB-45]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define terms related to automated license plate readers; establish limitations on use and sale of data captured by automated license plate readers; create a new section of KRS Chapter 183 to define terms and establish limitations on the use of an unmanned aircraft system; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a cause of action for the unauthorized use of an unmanned aircraft system; create a new section of KRS Chapter 413 to establish a statute of limitations for an action filed for the unauthorized
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HB-45: AN ACT relating to privacy protection.
Sponsored by: Rep. Danny Bentley
Reassigned To Transportation (s) on 03/07/2024
AN ACT relating to cannabis. [HB-72]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 218A to make possession of a personal use quantity of cannabis exempt from civil or criminal penalty; amend KRS 218A.010 to define "cannabis," "personal use quantity of cannabis," and "cannabis accessory"; amend KRS 218A.1422 regarding cannabis possession to conform; amend KRS 218A.1423 regarding cannabis cultivation to conform; amend KRS 218A.500 regarding drug paraphernalia to exempt personal use cannabis accessories; amend KRS 218A.1421 regarding cannabis trafficking to exempt personal use quantities; amend
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HB-72: AN ACT relating to cannabis.
Sponsored by: Rep. George Brown
Introduced In House on 01/02/2024
AN ACT relating to motor vehicles. [SB-33]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to require proof of a vehicle registration receipt, proof an operator's license, and proof of motor vehicle insurance be provided to a peace officer at the time of a traffic stop; amend KRS 186.400 to require a notation in the operator's license database when a license is issued, renewed, suspended, or revoked; amend KRS 186A.010 to require a notation in AVIS when a motor vehicle's registration is issued, renewed, or revoked; amend KRS 186.170 to allow for proof of a registration receipt in an electronic format;
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SB-33: AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnnie Turner
To Judiciary (s) on 01/03/2024
AN ACT relating to motor vehicles. [SB-31]
Amend KRS 304.39-087 to modify the reporting of insurance information to the Department of Vehicle Regulation; require the Department of Vehicle Regulation to establish information submission format and additional information requirements; amend KRS 186A.040 to modify the Department of Vehicle Regulation's duties relating to insurance notifications in AVIS; establish conditions for when an individual's motor vehicle registration must be revoked or a license plate surrendered; establish registration reinstatement fee; create a new section of KRS
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SB-31: AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnnie Turner
To Banking & Insurance (s) on 01/03/2024
AN ACT relating to Kentucky Alert Systems. [SB-45]
Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 16 to require the Department of Kentucky State Police to create and operate the Kentucky Ashanti Alert System to provide public notification through the use of media providers and highway signs when an adult is missing and may have been abducted or kidnapped or may be in physical danger and the Kentucky Ian Alert System to provide public notification through the use of media providers and highway signs when a child is missing and may be in physical danger; and amends KRS 16.010 to define “missing adult” and “missing
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SB-45: AN ACT relating to Kentucky Alert Systems.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Neal
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 52) on 04/04/2024
AN ACT relating to school safety. [HB-540]
Amend KRS 158.441 to include private and parochial schools; amend KRS 158.4414 to specify that private and parochial schools can enter memorandums of understanding with local law enforcement agencies or the Department of Kentucky State Police to provide school resource officers.
HB-540: AN ACT relating to school safety.
Sponsored by: Rep. DJ Johnson
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 104) on 03/24/2023
AN ACT relating to animal care. [SB-230]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 525 to define terms; require peace officers and animal control officers to serve notice of seizure of an animal subjected to cruelty; create procedure for seizing agencies to petition a court to order payment of animal care costs by owner; establish penalties; prohibit the destruction of seized animals, except for humane reasons determined by veterinarian; amend KRS 258.215 to require owners to be responsible for cost of care of an impounded animal.
SB-230: AN ACT relating to animal care.
Sponsored by: Sen. Julie Adams
To Agriculture (s) on 02/23/2023
You have voted SJR-103: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to designate the Officer Travis Hurley Memorial Bridge in Laurel County..
AN ACT relating to political activity of the Kentucky State Police. [HB-399]
Amend KRS 16.170 to permit officers and individuals employed as a Trooper R Class or CVE R Class to participate in political activities while off duty; define what constitutes a political activity; establish guidelines for participation; amend KRS 16.195 to conform.
HB-399: AN ACT relating to political activity of the Kentucky State Police.
Sponsored by: Rep. Candy Massaroni
Introduced In House on 02/21/2023
AN ACT relating to the forensic processing of firearms. [SB-211]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to require law enforcement agencies to transmit information to national law enforcement databases about firearms collected during criminal investigations.
SB-211: AN ACT relating to the forensic processing of firearms.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karen Berg
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (s) on 02/23/2023
AN ACT relating to peace officer certification. [HB-425]
Create a new section of KRS 15.380 to 15.404 to create a peace officer special accommodation certification process for law enforcement agencies and other units of government trying to fill vacancies; set out conditions for awarding and maintaining certification.
HB-425: AN ACT relating to peace officer certification.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Gooch
Introduced In House on 02/21/2023
AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. [SB-199]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 508 to define terms; criminalize the use of tracking devices on motor vehicles without the consent of the owner or lessee; establish penalty; provide exceptions.
SB-199: AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rick Girdler
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 163) on 03/31/2023
AN ACT relating to constables and declaring an emergency. [SB-278]
Amend KRS 16.060 granting all constables powers and immunities; amend KRS 61.310 to make a technical correction; amend KRS 64.060 granting all constables peace officer powers; amend KRS 70.430 removing certification qualification and make a technical correction to reporting requirements; remove reporting and fee sharing requirements with certain local governments; amend KRS 148.056 granting all constable powers within parks and granting equal immunity with sheriffs; amend KRS 277.280, 164.955, 183.881, 230.240, 281.765 and 446.010 to conform; amend
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SB-278: AN ACT relating to constables and declaring an emergency.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stephen Meredith
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/23/2023
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Ashanti Alert System. [SB-267]
Amend KRS 16.010 to define " missing adult"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 16 to require the Department of Kentucky State Police to create and operate the Kentucky Ashanti Alert System to provide public notification through the use of media providers and highway signs when an adult is missing and may have been abducted or kidnapped or may be in physical danger.
SB-267: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Ashanti Alert System.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Yates
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (s) on 02/23/2023