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Last action · January 14, 2026

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Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB221

AN ACT relating to severe weather emergency alerts.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to establish the Kentucky Severe Weather Alert System; specify purpose and allowable uses of the system.

Flood Control and Flooding Media Peace Officers and Law Enforcement Police, State Public Safety Safety State Agencies Disasters And Recovery Efforts

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This bill would create a new Kentucky Severe Weather Alert System, establishing its purpose and setting rules for how it can be used. It is intended to give the state a defined framework for warning residents about severe weather events. Who it may affect: all Kentuckians, particularly those in areas prone to flooding or other severe weather, as well as state agencies and law enforcement involved in emergency response.

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