Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 249: AN ACT relating to involuntary commitment.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 249 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to involuntary commitment. Primary sponsor: Mitch Whitaker (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Bill Wesley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 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.
Amend KRS 202C.010 to include a violation of sexual abuse in the first degree to the definition of "qualifying offense"; make technical corrections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Whitaker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Bill Wesley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
“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 94-0 with Floor Amendment (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 23 2026
- floor amendment (1) filed
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House