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KentuckySB 2782026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT relating to the Department of Kentucky State Police.

Sponsored By: Aaron Reed (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

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4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

State police off-duty jobs and car use

State police officers and Trooper R/CVE R staff can take off‑duty law‑enforcement work if the commissioner approves it. The job cannot create a conflict, hurt performance, or reflect badly on the department. Allowed work includes public entities, contractors on public projects (including the Transportation Cabinet), nonpublic entities that get state funds, and ticketed events with public‑safety needs. Retail stores, weddings or private parties, and businesses that mainly sell alcohol for on‑site drinking are not allowed. The commissioner sets rules for using uniforms, equipment, facilities, and vehicles on these jobs. The department may lease or buy vehicles, and named staff may drive them on and off duty for department work. State‑owned vehicles are mainly for investigations, but the law allows their use in approved off‑duty jobs.

State police get statewide arrest powers

The commissioner, state police officers, and Trooper R/CVE R staff have peace officer powers across Kentucky. They can enforce criminal and motor vehicle laws statewide and execute any arrest warrant. They have the same legal immunities and defenses as sheriffs and local police.

State police gear and pay for loss

The commissioner provides needed uniforms, equipment, facilities, and vehicles, and the state keeps ownership. The department tracks the value of gear issued to each person. If the commissioner finds you lost or damaged items through carelessness or neglect, the department may deduct the value from your pay. The commissioner may sell uniforms, equipment, and vehicles that are unfit for use, and the money goes into a Kentucky State Police revolving fund.

Rules for plates and labels on state cars

Most vehicles bought under this law must have official plates and show the state seal and “For official use only” on one door on each side. Vehicles bought under subsections (1), (4), and (5) are exempt from those markings. With written approval from the Finance and Administration Cabinet secretary, the Department of Revenue, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, and Department of Law may register vehicles with regular plates. The secretary may issue rules for how state‑owned vehicles are used.

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

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 29 • No: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 60)

    4/9/2026

  2. filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State

    4/8/2026

  3. delivered to Governor

    3/27/2026

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    3/27/2026Senate

  5. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    3/27/2026Senate

  6. received in Senate

    3/27/2026Senate

  7. 3rd reading, passed 95-0

    3/26/2026House

  8. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 26 2026

    3/25/2026House

  9. 2nd reading, to Rules

    3/25/2026House

  10. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    3/24/2026House

  11. to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

    3/20/2026House

  12. to Committee on Committees (H)

    3/17/2026House

  13. received in House

    3/17/2026House

  14. 3rd reading, passed 29-6

    3/16/2026Senate

  15. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 16 2026

    3/13/2026Senate

  16. 2nd reading, to Rules

    3/13/2026Senate

  17. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    3/12/2026Senate

  18. to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)

    3/9/2026Senate

  19. to Committee on Committees (S)

    2/26/2026Senate

  20. introduced in Senate

    2/26/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Current

    3/16/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    3/16/2026

    PDF

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