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HB541Introduced in the House

AN ACT relating to peace officers.

EngrossedSenate Committee on Committees

Introduced by John Blanton, District 92

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend KRS 15.310 to define "agency" and "court order"; amend KRS 15.382 to provide that minimum standards for peace officer certification shall be met prior to being hired; exclude any candidate that is prohibited by a court order from possessing a firearm; provide that certain screening tests conducted by local law enforcement agencies be approved by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council; amend KRS 15.3975 to provide that any extension for a court security officer to complete required training may be granted by the executive director of the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council; amend KRS 15.404 to provide that any extension for a peace officer to complete required training may be granted by the executive director of the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council; amend KRS 15.405 to require an agency to request previous employment records for a candidate before making a conditional offer of employment; amend KRS 15.990 to provide that any agency who does not comply with KRS 15.405 shall be subject to a fine of between $25 and $1,000.

Where it stands

to Committee on Committees (S)

March 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 277 · March 18, 2026

95

Yes

0

No

5

Absent or Not Voting

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Bill history

  1. introduced in House

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. to Judiciary (H)

  4. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  5. 2nd reading, to Rules

  6. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 16 2026

  7. 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  8. received in Senate

  9. to Committee on Committees (S)

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