SB159Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to missing and unidentified persons.
Introduced by Matthew Deneen, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 15.440, relating to eligibility for Law Enforcement Foundation Program funds, to require units of government to possess a written policy and procedures manual that requires local police departments to submit missing and unidentified persons case information to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System according to specified criteria.
Where it stands
to Committee on Committees (H)
February 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3833 · February 18, 2026
36
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Yes |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Yes |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Yes |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Yes |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 18 2026
3rd reading, passed 36-0
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
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