Engrossed
2026 Regular Session
SB159
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Amend KRS 15.440, relating to eligibility for Law Enforcement Foundation Program funds, to require units of government to possess a written policy and procedures manual that requires local police departments to submit missing and unidentified persons case information to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System according to specified criteria.
Children and MinorsLocal GovernmentPeace Officers and Law EnforcementPolice, City and CountyPublic SafetySheriffsLocal Mandate
Introduced: February 3, 2026
Last action: February 19, 2026
To Committee On Committees (H)
Legislative History
Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 3, 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
3rd Reading, Passed 36-0 (clerical)
Feb 19, 2026 · House
Received In House
Primary Sponsor
matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (10)
Brandon.Storm@kylegislature.gov
Danny.Carroll@kylegislature.gov
greg.elkins@kylegislature.gov
scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
Stephen.Meredith@kylegislature.gov
Gerald.Neal@kylegislature.gov
matt.nunn@kylegislature.gov
aaron.reed@kylegislature.gov
Phillip.Wheeler@kylegislature.gov
Mike.Wilson@kylegislature.gov