Senate
Enacted
2026 Regular Session

SB104

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AN ACT relating to first responders.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 519 to define terms; establish the crime of impeding a first responder.

Corrections ImpactLocal MandateCrimes and PunishmentsEmergency Medical ServicesFirefighters and Fire DepartmentsPeace Officers and Law Enforcement

Introduced: January 22, 2026

Last action: April 12, 2026

Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 96)
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Legislative History

Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Wednesday, February 18 2026 (clerical)
Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Passed Over And Retained In The Orders Of The Day (clerical)
Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 32-6 (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Matt Nunn
Matt Nunn

Senator · Senate District 17

Primary sponsor
matt.nunn@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (15)

Portrait of Mike Wilson
Mike Wilson

Senator · Senate District 32

Co-sponsor
Mike.Wilson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Gary Boswell
Gary Boswell

Senator · Senate District 08

Co-sponsor
gary.boswell@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Danny Carroll
Danny Carroll

Senator · Senate District 02

Co-sponsor
Danny.Carroll@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Matthew Deneen
Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

Co-sponsor
matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Donald Douglas
Donald Douglas

Senator · Senate District 22

Co-sponsor
Donald.Douglas@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Greg Elkins
Greg Elkins

Senator · Senate District 28

Co-sponsor
greg.elkins@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Scott Madon
Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

Co-sponsor
scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Robert Mills
Robert Mills

Senator · Senate District 04

Co-sponsor
Robby.Mills@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Mike Nemes
Mike Nemes

Senator · Senate District 38

Co-sponsor
Mike.Nemes@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Steve Rawlings
Steve Rawlings

Senator · Senate District 11

Co-sponsor
steve.rawlings@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Aaron Reed
Aaron Reed

Senator · Senate District 07

Co-sponsor
aaron.reed@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Craig Richardson
Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

Co-sponsor
craig.richardson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Brandon Smith
Brandon Smith

Senator · Senate District 30

Co-sponsor
Brandon.Smith@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Lindsey Tichenor
Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

Co-sponsor
lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of George Wise
George Wise

Senator · Senate District 16

Co-sponsor
Max.Wise@kylegislature.gov

Roll calls

February 19, 2026

Senate: 3rd reading, passed 32-6

Yea: 32
Nay: 6
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March 25, 2026

House floor vote

Yea: 81
Nay: 0
March 25, 2026

House floor vote

Yea: 21
Nay: 56
March 25, 2026

House floor vote

Yea: 20
Nay: 63
March 25, 2026

House: 3rd reading, passed 79-16 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)

Yea: 79
Nay: 16
March 31, 2026

Senate: Passed 32-6

Yea: 32
Nay: 6