Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 248: AN ACT relating to hospital police departments.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 248 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to hospital police departments. Primary sponsor: Wade Williams (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 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 new sections of KRS Chapter 216B to allow certain hospitals licensed under that chapter to establish hospital police departments; provide each hospital police officer with full general police powers, including the power to arrest, in performing his or her duties; specify the qualifications each officer shall have at the time of his or her employment; provide for the appointment or promotion to the ranks and grades of the department; prohibit persons from falsely representing themselves to be an officer; establish a citizen complaint and investigation process for complaints against an officer alleging misconduct.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“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 84-4
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 12 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
- to Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House