Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 246: AN ACT relating to animal control officers.

Passed one chamber Last action March 3, 2026: to Committee on Committees (S)

Plain-language summary

HB 246 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to animal control officers. Primary sponsor: Susan Witten (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Jennifer Decker (Republican), Stephanie Dietz (Republican), Ken Fleming (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Tony Hampton (Republican), Erika Hancock (Democratic), Mark Hart (Republican), Samara Heavrin (Republican), Kim King (Republican), Chris Lewis (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican), David Osborne (Republican), Steve Riley (Republican), Rachel Roarx (Democratic), Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic), James Tipton (Republican), Richard White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Susan Witten (Republican); Emily Callaway (Republican); Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic); Jennifer Decker (Republican); and 19 more.