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KentuckyHB 562026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT relating to programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.

Sponsored By: Daniel Fister (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AgricultureAmusements And RecreationsAnimals, Livestock, And PoultryBoards And CommissionsCircuit ClerksCivil ActionsLicensingNoticesTobacco

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 3 mixed.

Tougher enforcement for amusement rides

Inspectors can order a ride to stop when serious safety problems cannot be fixed right away. If you keep operating, your business registration can be suspended and your ride permit revoked, and you may face penalties or court orders. The Department can do surprise inspections; if violations are found, it may charge up to $500 for follow‑up checks (no charge when no violations). You can contest a notice by asking for a hearing in writing within 30 days and may appeal final orders to circuit court. Fees collected fund the program and carry forward each year.

Egg businesses: licenses and per unit fees

Each egg handler selling in Kentucky must hold a license for each location; licenses now expire January 31. Annual license fees: retailers $20; dealers, distributors, wholesalers, producers, and packers pay $20 for 1–25 cases, $30 for 26–50 cases, and $50 for over 50 cases; specialty processors, dealers, and wholesalers pay $50. Assessments apply once as product moves: shell eggs $0.02 per 15‑dozen lot; pasteurized liquid or frozen $0.005 per 10 lb; dried, dehydrated, hard‑cooked, or specialty $0.01 per 10 lb. Reports and fees are due monthly by the 15th unless the Department allows a different schedule. The Department can remove eggs from sale if you lack a license, and it will not renew licenses until all past license fees and assessments are paid. License exemptions do not avoid inspection or assessments, and definitions are updated so roles and products are clear.

New permits, insurance for amusement rides

Amusement ride owners must register their business each year and get a permit for each ride. Give written notice 14 days before opening at any public site. Each ride needs a Kentucky inspection tag and an annual inspection; department inspection fees range from $10 to $500 per ride. Inspect and test each ride every day before opening and keep signed records for 12 months. Keep at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance for each ride (or show $1,000,000 financial responsibility for permanent attractions). Insurers and operators must give cancellation notice: 30 days for mobile rides and 10 days for permanent rides.

Grain buyers and warehouses: new rules

You must hold a grain dealer license to buy grain from producers for resale, milling, or processing; no license is needed when buying from non‑producers. You must hold a grain warehouse operator license to store grain for pay, and holding unpaid grain for more than 30 days makes you a warehouse operator. Each facility needs its own license, and all licenses last up to one year and expire June 30. The board sets fee schedules; increases need board approval, are reviewed at least every four years, and are capped at 5% per year and 20% over any four years. Violations can bring civil fines and license suspension or revocation.

Old tobacco marketing laws repealed

Kentucky repeals statutes that governed tobacco marketing, warehouses, auctions, and weighmen, and it repeals the egg marketing board statute. This changes oversight and rules for those industries.

Do not block farm inspections

It is illegal to block or interfere with Department agents who check for crop pests or livestock diseases. You also cannot hinder the state entomologist or impersonate or obstruct department inspectors.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Daniel Fister

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Chad Aull

    Democrat • 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 • 1/28/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 94 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 23)

    4/3/2026

  2. delivered to Governor

    3/26/2026

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    3/26/2026House

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    3/26/2026House

  5. received in House

    3/26/2026House

  6. 3rd reading, passed 38-0

    3/25/2026Senate

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

    3/24/2026Senate

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

    3/20/2026Senate

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

    3/11/2026Senate

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

    3/10/2026Senate

  11. to Agriculture (S)

    3/6/2026Senate

  12. to Committee on Committees (S)

    1/29/2026Senate

  13. received in Senate

    1/29/2026Senate

  14. 3rd reading, passed 94-0

    1/28/2026House

  15. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

    1/27/2026House

  16. 2nd reading, to Rules

    1/22/2026House

  17. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    1/21/2026House

  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

    1/28/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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