KentuckySB 2782026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT relating to the Department of Kentucky State Police.

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Bill Overview

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5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Off-duty police work rules and limits

Off-duty and secondary police work is allowed only after approval by the commissioner or a designee. The job cannot conflict with duties, hurt performance, or reflect badly on the department. Allowed work includes public entities, Transportation Cabinet projects, state‑funded nonpublic entities, and ticketed events where safety is a concern. Banned work includes retail stores, weddings or private parties, and places that mainly sell alcohol for on‑site drinking. The commissioner must set clear policies for off‑duty work and for using uniforms, gear, and vehicles during that work.

KSP fleet and property management

The commissioner manages buying, leasing, maintaining, and operating department vehicles and equipment. The commissioner can make agreements with the Commissioner of Highways to lease or service vehicles and other equipment at state garages. Unfit uniforms, equipment, buildings, or vehicles can be sold, and the money goes to a revolving fund for department use. Local headquarters must be set up to place people and resources where they work best. Officers are authorized to operate department vehicles on duty and for approved off‑duty purposes tied to their job.

State police authority and duties clarified

The law confirms that the commissioner, state police officers, and Trooper R and CVE R Class have full peace officer powers statewide. They must work to prevent and solve crimes and enforce criminal, motor vehicle, and traffic laws. They are authorized to execute arrest warrants anywhere in Kentucky. They also receive the same legal protections as other peace officers.

Gear provided, pay deductions for loss

The department provides uniforms, gear, facilities, and vehicles needed for the job. These items remain the property of the Commonwealth. The commissioner tracks what each person is issued. If the commissioner decides you lost or damaged property through carelessness or neglect, the value can be taken from your pay.

Rules and penalties for state vehicles

The Finance and Administration Cabinet secretary can set rules for using state‑owned vehicles. Some agencies can register certain vehicles with regular plates for investigations. There is a narrow exception for off‑duty police work allowed under this law. Breaking the vehicle‑use rules can lead to penalties under KRS 44.990.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Aaron Reed
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Amanda Mays Bledsoe
Republican • Senate
Brandon J. Storm
Republican • Senate
Craig Richardson
Republican • Senate
Jimmy Higdon
Republican • Senate
Matthew Deneen
Republican • Senate
Matt Nunn
Republican • Senate
Max Wise
Republican • Senate
Robert Stivers
Republican • Senate
Robin L. Webb
Republican • Senate
Shelley Funke Frommeyer
Republican • Senate
Stephen West
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 124 • No: 6

House vote • 3/26/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 95 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/16/2026