Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 188: AN ACT relating to public safety.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 188 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to public safety. Primary sponsor: Kevin Jackson (Republican), Robert Duvall (Republican), Daniel Elliott (Republican), David Hale (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Scott Lewis (Republican), Shawn McPherson (Republican), Michael Meredith (Republican), Kim Moser (Republican), Steve Riley (Republican), Wade Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 28).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 508.025 to expand assault in the third degree to include causing or attempting to cause physical injury to a healthcare provider in a jail, penitentiary, or local or state correctional or detention facility; amend KRS 65.1591 to add jailers, deputy jailers, and correctional officers employed by a local detention center, local correctional facility, or regional jail to the list of public safety employees eligible to participate in a peer support counseling program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Robert Duvall | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Daniel Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| David Hale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Scott Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Shawn McPherson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Michael Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Steve Riley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Wade Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“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. 28)
- 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
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
- to Judiciary (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
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