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Introduced February 26, 2026

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2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the Department of Kentucky State Police.

Amend KRS 16.060 to require the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police to authorize officers of the department to engage in certain types of law enforcement-related off-duty employment; require the commissioner to establish policies and procedures for off-duty employment; amend KRS 16.070 to require the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police to establish policies and procedures related to the use of uniforms, equipment, and facilities for off-duty employment; amend KRS 44.045 to allow officers of the Department of Kentucky State Police to use motor vehicles with regular license plates for off-duty employment.

In effect since July 15, 2026

Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill changes how Kentucky State Police officers can work off-duty jobs related to law enforcement. It requires the department's commissioner to set clear rules for when and how officers can take that outside work, including guidelines on wearing their uniform, using equipment, and driving state vehicles with regular license plates during off-duty employment. Who it may affect: Kentucky State Police officers and the communities where they may work off-duty law enforcement jobs.

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Legislative History

Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Monday, March 16 2026 (clerical)
Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 29-6
Yea: 29
Nay: 6
Absent: 3
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Mar 17, 2026 · House
Received In House
Mar 26, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 95-0
Yea: 95
Nay: 0
Absent: 5
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Aaron Reed

Senator · Senate District 07

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Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

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Brandon.Storm@kylegislature.gov
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Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

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matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
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Shelley Frommeyer

Senator · Senate District 24

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shelley.funkefrommeyer@kylegislature.gov
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Jimmy Higdon

Senator · Senate District 14

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Jimmy.Higdon@kylegislature.gov
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Amanda Mays Bledsoe

Senator · Senate District 12

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amanda.maysbledsoe@kylegislature.gov
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Matt Nunn

Senator · Senate District 17

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matt.nunn@kylegislature.gov
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Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

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craig.richardson@kylegislature.gov
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Robert Stivers

Senator · Senate District 25

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Robert.Stivers@kylegislature.gov
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Robin Webb

Senator · Senate District 18

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Robin.Webb@kylegislature.gov
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Steve West

Senator · Senate District 27

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Steve.West@kylegislature.gov
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George Wise

Senator · Senate District 16

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Max.Wise@kylegislature.gov

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