Kentucky - Session 26RS
Title: AN ACT relating to hospital police departments.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 216B to allow certain hospitals licensed under that chapter to establish hospital police departments; provide each hospital police officer with full general police powers, including the power to arrest, in performing his or her duties; specify the qualifications each officer shall have at the time of his or her employment; provide for the appointment or promotion to the ranks and grades of the department; prohibit persons from falsely representing themselves to be an officer; establish a citizen complaint and investigation process for complaints against an officer alleging misconduct.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-16 | Status | passed_lower |
| 2026-03-16 | Latest Action | 03/16/26: to Committee on Committees (S) |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 111 | AN ACT relating to on-farm animal health. | passed_lower |
| HB 134 | AN ACT relating to sexual assault nurse examiners. | enrolled |
| HB 169 | AN ACT relating to coverage for feeding or eating disorders. | passed_lower |
| HB 188 | AN ACT relating to public safety. | passed_lower |
| HB 236 | AN ACT relating to medical services. | passed_lower |
| HB 266 | AN ACT relating to healthcare credentials eligible for the Kentucky healthcare workforce investment fund. | passed_lower |
| HB 387 | AN ACT relating to veterinarians and declaring an emergency. | passed_lower |
| HB 388 | AN ACT relating to prescription drugs. | passed_lower |