HB213Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to reemployment of retired police officers.
Introduced by Emily Callaway, District 37
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend KRS 70.292, 70.293, and 95.022, regarding city and county programs to reemploy retired police officers without incurring employer retirement contributions, to reduce the required service of the officer or sheriff before retirement from 20 years to 15 years and to allow retired officers to take health insurance coverage through the employing city or county; amend KRS 61.702 and 78.5536 to conform.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 73)
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 367 · March 31, 2026
95
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Yes |
| Kimberly Holloway | 2 | Yes |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Yes |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Yes |
| Mary Imes | 5 | Yes |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Yes |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Yes |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Yes |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to State Government (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 18 2026
3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to State & Local Government (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 20 2026
3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
received in House
to Rules (H)
posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)
House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)
passed 95-0
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 73)
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