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.

Motor Vehicles Police, State State Agencies

Introduced: February 26, 2026

Last action: April 9, 2026

Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 60)

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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