Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 246: AN ACT relating to animal control officers.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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).
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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 258.095 to 258.500 to require animal control officers to receive training on recognizing child abuse; provide that the Act may be cited as Kyan's Law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Witten | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Jennifer Decker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Stephanie Dietz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Ken Fleming | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Tony Hampton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Erika Hancock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Mark Hart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Samara Heavrin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Kim King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Matt Lockett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| David Osborne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Steve Riley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| James Tipton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Richard White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 85-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 26 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Local Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House