Senate
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session

SB102

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AN ACT relating to the Kentucky State Police and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 16.197 to allow an individual previously appointed to Trooper R Class or commercial vehicle enforcement officer R class to return to service with the Department of Kentucky State Police after 1 month of separation from service but no more than 60 months following the individual's latest separation date from service.

Peace Officers and Law EnforcementPolice, StatePublic SafetyRetirement and Pensions

Introduced: January 15, 2026

Last action: April 9, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 63)
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Legislative History

Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Tuesday, February 03 2026 (clerical)
Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Floor Amendment (1) Filed (clerical)
Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Aaron Reed
Aaron Reed

Senator · Senate District 07

Primary sponsor
aaron.reed@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (1)

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Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

Co-sponsor
matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov

Roll calls

February 3, 2026

Senate: Passed 38-0

Yea: 38
Nay: 0
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March 26, 2026

House: 3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)

Yea: 93
Nay: 0
March 31, 2026

Senate: Passed 38-0

Yea: 38
Nay: 0