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Last action · February 26, 2026

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Introduced February 19, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB684

AN ACT relating to constables and declaring an emergency.

Short title: Richard Lee VanHoose Act

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 15 to require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) to approve and certify within 90 days of submission an 80 hour basic training course for constables and deputy constables, and topics for in-service training for constables by the Kentucky Constables Association, Inc., require KLEC to promulgate administrative regulations allowing the association to provide basic training courses and in-service training courses for constable and deputy constable certification; provide that a…

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This bill creates a formal training and certification system for Kentucky constables and deputy constables, requiring them to complete an 80-hour basic training course and 40 hours of ongoing in-service training to gain and keep peace officer powers. Certified constables would be recognized as law enforcement officers with the same legal standing as other peace officers, including the ability to use emergency vehicle equipment and access call location data in emergencies. Constables already serving in…

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