Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 297: AN ACT relating to peace officers.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 297 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to peace officers. Primary sponsor: Chris Lewis (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Emily Callaway (Republican), Ken Fleming (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican), Susan Witten (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 15.420, relating to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund, to include in the definition of "police officer" a Kentucky State Fair Board special police officer.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Ken Fleming | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Susan Witten | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
“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 96-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 19 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