Introduced
Passed Senate
Passed House
Became law
Last action · April 8, 2026
Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 52)

Introduced January 12, 2026

Senate
Enacted
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to animal agriculture.

Amend KRS 217.015 to add tallow-based cosmetic products to the definition of "home-based processor"; amend KRS 217.136 to allow home-based processors to produce tallow-based cosmetic products in accordance with the registration and regulation requirements set forth by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

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 expands the definition of "home-based processor" in Kentucky law to include people who make cosmetic products from tallow, which is a fat derived from animals. It allows these home-based producers to legally make and sell tallow-based cosmetics as long as they follow registration and regulation requirements set by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Who it may affect: people who produce or sell homemade animal-based cosmetic products, and small-scale farmers or animal agriculture producers who may supply tallow.

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Legislative History

Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 52)
Apr 3, 2026 · Senate
Filed Without Governor's Signature With The Secretary Of State (clerical)
Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
Delivered To Governor (clerical)
Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
Passed 35-3
Yea: 35
Nay: 3
Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
Senate Concurred In Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title) (clerical)
Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Passed Over And Retained For Concurrence In House Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title) (clerical)
Mar 24, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 92-0 With Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Yea: 92
Nay: 0
Absent: 8
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 38-0
Yea: 38
Nay: 0

Primary Sponsor

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Jason Howell

Senator · Senate District 01

Primary sponsor
Jason.Howell@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (1)

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Gary Boswell

Senator · Senate District 08

Co-sponsor
gary.boswell@kylegislature.gov

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