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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 17, 2026

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Introduced February 17, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB204

AN ACT relating to the protection of children.

Amend KRS 508.090 to define "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect"; amend KRS 508.100 and 508.110 to conform; amend KRS 508.120 to enhance the penalty of abuse in the third degree if the victim is under 13 years old and suffered serious physical injury as a result of ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance; amend KRS 15.440 to require law enforcement agencies to possess a policies and procedures manual related to pediatric ingestion or inhalation…

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This bill strengthens protections for children who are harmed by exposure to controlled substances such as drugs. It increases criminal penalties when a child under 13 suffers serious physical injury from ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance, requires law enforcement agencies to have written policies for handling these cases, and mandates continuing education on the topic for certain professionals. It also allows medical providers to conduct urine drug screens on children when abuse or neglect…

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