Engrossed
2026 Regular Session

HB414

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AN ACT relating to booking procedures in local jails.

Amend KRS 17.169 to include local law enforcement as persons authorized to collect DNA samples; define "rapid DNA instruments"; amend KRS 17.170 to provide for the collection of DNA samples at arrest or initial appearance from all persons charged with a felony offense; allow for collection of a second DNA sample by approved local governments to be processed via rapid DNA instruments; amend KRS 17.175 to provide that a person may request expungement of the record of his or her DNA in certain enumerated circumstances; amend KRS 64.060 to establish a $5 payment from the State Treasury to the collecting agency for each DNA sample collected.

Local MandateCrimes and PunishmentsCriminal ProcedureFeesJails and JailersPeace Officers and Law EnforcementPolice, City and CountyPolice, StateSheriffs

Introduced: January 15, 2026

Last action: March 16, 2026

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Legislative History

Jan 15, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 15, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 23, 2026 · House
To Local Government (H)
Feb 17, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Feb 18, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 18, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Thursday, February 19 2026 (clerical)
Feb 19, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 73-18 With Committee Substitute (1) (clerical)
Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
Received In Senate

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Patrick Flannery
Patrick Flannery

Representative · House District 096

Primary sponsor
Patrick.Flannery@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (2)

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George Brown

Representative · House District 077

Co-sponsor
George.Brown@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Amy Neighbors
Amy Neighbors

Representative · House District 021

Co-sponsor
amy.neighbors@kylegislature.gov

Roll calls

February 19, 2026

House: 3rd reading, passed 73-18 with Committee Substitute (1)

Yea: 73
Nay: 18
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