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HB146

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AN ACT relating to qualifications of victim advocates.

Amend KRS 15.760 to allow Commonwealth's attorneys to employ as victim advocates individuals with a bachelor's degree in any field or a high school diploma and 2 years of experience; require victim advocates to enroll in training provided by the Attorney General's Office of Victims Advocacy within 30 days of hire; amend KRS 69.350 to allow county attorneys to employ as victim advocates individuals with a bachelor's degree in any field or a high school diploma and 2 years of experience; require victim advocates to enroll in training provided by the Attorney General's Office of Victims Advocacy within 30 days of hire.

Attorney, Commonwealth'sAttorney, CountyAttorney GeneralCrime Victims

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: January 14, 2026

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Legislative History

Jan 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Peyton Griffee

Representative · House District 026

Primary sponsor
peyton.griffee@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (1)

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Mitch Whitaker

Representative · House District 094

Co-sponsor
mitchum.whitaker@kylegislature.gov