SB251Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to the Department of Corrections.
Introduced by Steve West, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 197.020 to establish that the Department of Corrections shall not be required to promulgate administrative regulations regarding the death penalty; establish that execution protocols and procedures may be prescribed by internal policy, memorandum, or another form of action; amend KRS 13A.105 to conform; make technical corrections.
Where it stands
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 181)
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 484 · April 14, 2026
74
Yes
16
No
10
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 | Absent |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Judiciary (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 16 2026
floor amendment (1) filed
3rd reading, passed 24-11
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to State Government (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
floor amendment (1) filed
2nd reading, to Rules
floor amendment (2) filed
taken from Rules
placed in the Orders of the Day
3rd reading, passed 68-23 with Floor Amendment (2)
received in Senate
to Rules (S)
Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (2)
passed 27-9
posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (2)
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Governor
Vetoed
received in Senate
to Rules (S)
posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto
veto overridden
passed 30-7
received in House
to Rules (H)
taken from Rules (H)
posted for consideration of Governor's veto
veto overridden
passed 74-16
received in Senate
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 181)
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