Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 486: AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders.

Passed one chamber Last action February 26, 2026: to Committee on Committees (S)

Plain-language summary

HB 486 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders. Primary sponsor: Bill Wesley (Republican), Shane Baker (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Robert Duvall (Republican), Dan Fister (Republican), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Chris Fugate (Republican), Jim Gooch (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), David Hale (Republican), Mark Hart (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), Kevin Jackson (Republican), D.J. Johnson (Republican), Shawn McPherson (Republican), Adam Moore (Democratic), J.T. Payne (Republican), Sarge Pollock (Republican), Rebecca Raymer (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Scott Sharp (Republican), Walker Thomas (Republican), Timmy Truett (Republican), Wade Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bill Wesley (Republican); Shane Baker (Republican); George Brown (Democratic); Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic); and 21 more.