HB 486

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: February 26, 2026.

AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-486
Session 26RS
Status passed_lower
Committee Committee on Committees
House of Representatives passed_lower 2026-02-26
Healthcare Public Safety
Summary

Amend KRS 95A.292 to allow rescue squad members to participate in the Alan "Chip"" Terry Professional Development and Wellness Program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 39F to direct the Division of Emergency Management and the Kentucky Fire Commission to enter into an agreement to ensure that rescue squad members have access to the program; provide that the Act may be cited as Gavin's Rights."

Sponsor
Bill Wesley
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-26 Status passed_lower
2026-02-26 Latest Action 02/26/26: to Committee on Committees (S)
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