Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 111: AN ACT relating to on-farm animal health.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 111 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to on-farm animal health. Primary sponsor: Ryan Bivens (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Daniel Elliott (Republican), Dan Fister (Republican), Kim King (Republican), Derek Lewis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 24).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 257 to allow the determination and implementation of an on-farm animal health care or animal health production practice to be made solely by a farmer and his or her veterinarian.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Daniel Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Dan Fister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Kim King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Derek Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 24)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 38-0
- passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
- to Agriculture (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
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