Kentucky

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 2026 Regular Session, from filing to law.

49 bills on animals and wildlife Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
SB 37 AN ACT relating to state symbols. Robin L. Webb Became law Apr 27, 2026signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 200)
HB 687 AN ACT relating to stray equines. Mitch Whitaker Died Apr 15, 2026recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
HB 397 AN ACT relating to trophy catfish. DJ Johnson Died Apr 15, 2026recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
HB 309 AN ACT relating to cultured meat products. Ryan Dotson Died Apr 15, 2026recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
SR 258 A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kenton W. Bottoms II to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission. Aaron Reed, Gary Boswell Passed one chamber Apr 15, 2026adopted 38-0
SR 189 A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to advance clean water, economic development, community stability, and expanded recreation opportunities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Gerald A. Neal Passed one chamber Apr 15, 2026adopted by voice vote
HB 506 AN ACT relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. David Hale Became law Apr 14, 2026became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 148)
HB 500 AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various office… Jason Petrie Became law Apr 14, 2026delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 168)
HB 387 AN ACT relating to veterinarians and declaring an emergency. David Meade Became law Apr 14, 2026delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 170)
SR 259 A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Michael Abell to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission. Aaron Reed, Gary Boswell In committee Apr 14, 2026to Rules (S)
HB 142 AN ACT relating to depredating wildlife and declaring an emergency. Michael Sarge Pollock, Myron Dossett Became law Apr 14, 2026delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 174)
HB 212 AN ACT relating to rabies vaccinations. Susan Witten, Chris Freeland Became law Apr 13, 2026signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 104)
SB 39 AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife and declaring an emergency. Gary Boswell Became law Apr 10, 2026signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 93)
SB 73 AN ACT relating to animal agriculture. Jason Howell Became law Apr 8, 2026became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 52)
SB 155 AN ACT relating to animal health emergencies and declaring an emergency. Jared Carpenter Became law Apr 3, 2026signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 17)
HB 111 AN ACT relating to on-farm animal health. Ryan Bivens Became law Apr 3, 2026signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 24)
HB 56 AN ACT relating to programs administered by the Department of Agriculture. Daniel Fister Became law Apr 3, 2026signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 23)
SR 186 A RESOLUTION endorsing the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to support clean water, healthy fish and wildlife populations, economic development, and expanded recreation opportunities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Steve Rawlings Passed one chamber Apr 1, 2026adopted by voice vote
SR 195 A RESOLUTION supporting perpetual conservation easements. Robin L. Webb Passed one chamber Mar 27, 2026adopted by voice vote
SR 194 A RESOLUTION recognizing regulated trapping as an essential, humane, and effective component of modern wildlife management and conservation. Robin L. Webb Passed one chamber Mar 27, 2026adopted by voice vote
SR 192 A RESOLUTION endorsing the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to support clean water, healthy fish and wildlife populations, economic development, and expanded recreation opportunities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Robin L. Webb, Stephen West Passed one chamber Mar 27, 2026adopted by voice vote
SR 86 A RESOLUTION honoring Bella Gaudette and her border collie, Piper, for their Best of Breed win at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Matthew Deneen Passed one chamber Mar 27, 2026adopted by voice vote
HR 127 A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to advance clean water, economic development, community stability, and expanded recreation opportunities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Chris Freeland In committee Mar 25, 2026to Committee on Committees (H)
SB 200 AN ACT relating to hunter education. Gary Boswell Died Mar 24, 2026to Natural Resources & Energy (S)
SB 45 AN ACT relating to agritourism. Robin L. Webb Died Mar 13, 2026to Agriculture (H)
HB 918 AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife law enforcement. Savannah Maddox, T.J. Roberts Died Mar 11, 2026to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)
HB 878 AN ACT relating to the abolition of eminent domain. T.J. Roberts, Candy Massaroni Died Mar 11, 2026to Judiciary (H)
HB 850 AN ACT relating to working livestock dogs. Savannah Maddox Died Mar 10, 2026to Agriculture (H)
HB 845 AN ACT relating to the abolition of eminent domain. T.J. Roberts, William Lawrence Died Mar 10, 2026to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs…
HB 748 AN ACT relating to agriculture. Myron Dossett Died Mar 4, 2026to Agriculture (H)
HB 246 AN ACT relating to animal control officers. Susan Witten Died Mar 3, 2026to Committee on Committees (S)
SB 334 AN ACT relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and declaring an emergency. Robin L. Webb Died Mar 2, 2026to Committee on Committees (S)
SB 300 AN ACT relating to animal care. Julie Raque Adams Died Feb 27, 2026to Committee on Committees (S)
SB 287 AN ACT relating to the State Fair Board. Jason Howell Died Feb 27, 2026to Committee on Committees (S)
HB 665 AN ACT relating to captive cervids. Candy Massaroni, Josh Calloway Died Feb 25, 2026to Agriculture (H)
SB 248 AN ACT relating to agriculture. Jason Howell Died Feb 25, 2026to Committee on Committees (S)
HB 168 AN ACT relating to boating under the influence. Ken Fleming Died Feb 24, 2026to Committee on Committees (S)
HB 639 AN ACT relating to poultry. Josh Bray Died Feb 20, 2026to Agriculture (H)
HB 637 AN ACT relating to animal welfare. Rachel Roarx Died Feb 20, 2026to Judiciary (H)
HB 636 AN ACT relating to civil immunity for animal rescue. Rachel Roarx Died Feb 20, 2026to Judiciary (H)
HB 276 AN ACT relating to keeping chickens on residential property. Steven Doan Died Feb 6, 2026to Committee on Committees (S)
HB 465 AN ACT relating to animal testing. Vanessa Grossl Died Jan 29, 2026to Agriculture (H)
HB 348 AN ACT relating to poultry. Savannah Maddox Died Jan 21, 2026to Agriculture (H)
HJR 22 A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to study the efficacy of planting mint along highways to mitigate motor vehicle collisions with wildlife. Deanna Gordon In committee Jan 20, 2026to Transportation (H)
HB 304 AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various office… Pamela Stevenson, Lindsey Burke Died Jan 16, 2026to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
HB 241 AN ACT relating to the exemption of certain animal services from sales and use tax. Richard White Died Jan 15, 2026to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
HB 217 AN ACT relating to designating income tax refunds to the animal control and care fund. Kim Holloway Died Jan 14, 2026to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
HB 193 AN ACT relating to state symbols. Erika Hancock Died Jan 14, 2026to State Government (H)
HB 173 AN ACT relating to rabies vaccinations. Daniel Grossberg Died Jan 14, 2026to Agriculture (H)

From Kentucky's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.