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SB 251

Kentucky Senate bill in Session 26RS.

Status: vetoed. Latest action: April 14, 2026.

AN ACT relating to the Department of Corrections.

Bill ID KY-26RS-SB-251
Session 26RS
Status vetoed
Senate vetoed 2026-04-14
Criminal Justice
Summary

Amend KRS 197.020 to establish that the Department of Corrections shall not be required to promulgate administrative regulations regarding the death penalty; establish that execution protocols and procedures may be prescribed by internal policy, memorandum, or another form of action; amend KRS 13A.105 to conform; make technical corrections.

Sponsor
Stephen West
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-25 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-14 Status vetoed
2026-04-14 Latest Action 04/14/26: delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 181)
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