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Yes: 134 • No: 0
KentuckyHB 432026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT relating to deputy coroner training.
Sponsored By: Deanna Gordon (Republican)
Signed by Governor
CoronersCountiesLocal GovernmentPublic Officers And EmployeesState AgenciesPeace Officers And Law Enforcement
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Peace officer powers and expenses for coroners
The law gives coroners and deputy coroners full peace officer powers when enforcing KRS 72.410 to 72.470. They can arrest and carry arms for these duties. They may enter premises, seize evidence, require records, question people, and impound vehicles during death investigations. The local fiscal court or urban-county government must pay all reasonable expenses for this work.
New training rules for deputy coroners
To serve as a deputy coroner, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. After the first-year basic course, non‑physician deputies must complete at least 18 hours of training each year, including HIV/AIDS material approved by the health cabinet. Within three years of taking office, you must finish a one‑time 4‑hour course on grief and giving death notices. The training commissioner may grant up to 180 extra days for extenuating reasons; if due to illness or injury that kept you from duty, the 180 days start when you return. If you do not finish required training, you are ineligible to serve and may be terminated; the coroner must give written notice to you and the local government. The law removes earlier pay‑cut penalties tied to missed training.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Deanna Gordon
Republican • House
Cosponsors
George Brown Jr.
Democrat • House
Mike Clines
Republican • House
Vanessa Grossl
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/25/2026
3rd reading, passed
Yes: 38 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2026
3rd reading, passed
Yes: 96 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 20)
4/3/2026delivered to Governor
3/26/2026enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
3/26/2026Houseenrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
3/26/2026Housereceived in House
3/26/2026House3rd reading, passed 38-0
3/25/2026Senateposted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026
3/24/2026Senate2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
3/20/2026Senatereported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
3/19/2026Senateto Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
3/16/2026Senateto Committee on Committees (S)
2/20/2026Senatereceived in Senate
2/20/2026Senate3rd reading, passed 96-0
2/19/2026Houseposted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 19 2026
2/18/2026House2nd reading, to Rules
2/18/2026Housereported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2/17/2026Houseto Local Government (H)
1/14/2026Houseto Committee on Committees (H)
1/7/2026Houseintroduced in House
1/7/2026House
Bill Text
Current
2/19/2026
Introduced
2/19/2026
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