HB249Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to involuntary commitment.
Introduced by Mitch Whitaker, District 94
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 202C.010 to include a violation of sexual abuse in the first degree to the definition of "qualifying offense"; make technical corrections.
Where it stands
to Committee on Committees (S)
February 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 129 · February 23, 2026
94
Yes
0
No
6
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 | Absent |
| 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 Judiciary (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
floor amendment (1) filed
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 23 2026
3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Floor Amendment (1)
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
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