AN ACT relating to emergency management and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 39A.050 to require the Division of Emergency Management to institute and maintain the Kentucky Qualification System; EMERGENCY.

Disasters And Recovery Efforts Effective Dates, Emergency Public Safety State Agencies

Introduced: February 26, 2026

Last action: April 13, 2026

(Acts Ch. 137)

In effect since April 13, 2026

This act carries an emergency clause, so it took effect as soon as it became law instead of waiting the usual 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill requires Kentucky's Division of Emergency Management to establish and maintain a system called the Kentucky Qualification System. This system is likely designed to track and manage the qualifications of personnel involved in emergency response efforts. Because the bill was declared an emergency, it took effect immediately upon being signed into law. Who it may affect: emergency management personnel and state agencies involved in disaster response.

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