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KentuckyHB 1112026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT relating to on-farm animal health.

Sponsored By: Ryan Bivens (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AgricultureAnimals, Livestock, And PoultryVeterinarians

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Farmers decide livestock and poultry care

If you own livestock or poultry in Kentucky, you alone decide on-farm animal health and production practices. You may consult a veterinarian or other professional, but you do not have to. This rule does not apply to horses or equine operations. It overrides other state laws on these decisions, and state and federal officials still do their official duties.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ryan Bivens

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Beverly Chester-Burton

    Democrat • House

  • Daniel Elliott

    Republican • House

  • Daniel Fister

    Republican • House

  • Chris Lewis

    Republican • House

  • Jim Gooch Jr.

    Republican • House

  • Kim King

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 132 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 2/20/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 94 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 24)

    4/3/2026

  2. delivered to Governor

    3/26/2026

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    3/26/2026

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    3/26/2026

  5. received in House

    3/26/2026House

  6. 3rd reading, passed 38-0

    3/25/2026

  7. passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day

    3/24/2026

  8. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026

    3/20/2026

  9. 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

    3/11/2026

  10. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar

    3/10/2026

  11. to Agriculture (S)

    3/6/2026Senate

  12. to Committee on Committees (S)

    2/23/2026Senate

  13. received in Senate

    2/23/2026Senate

  14. 3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

    2/20/2026

  15. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20 2026

    2/19/2026

  16. 2nd reading, to Rules

    2/19/2026

  17. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

    2/18/2026

  18. to Agriculture (H)

    1/14/2026House

  19. to Committee on Committees (H)

    1/7/2026House

  20. introduced in House

    1/7/2026House

Bill Text

  • Current

    2/20/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/5/2026

    PDF

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