Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 414: AN ACT relating to booking procedures in local jails.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 414 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to booking procedures in local jails. Primary sponsor: Patrick Flannery (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Amy Neighbors (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): to Judiciary (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 17.169 to include local law enforcement as persons authorized to collect DNA samples; define "rapid DNA instruments"; amend KRS 17.170 to provide for the collection of DNA samples at arrest or initial appearance from all persons charged with a felony offense; allow for collection of a second DNA sample by approved local governments to be processed via rapid DNA instruments; amend KRS 17.175 to provide that a person may request expungement of the record of his or her DNA in certain enumerated circumstances; amend KRS 64.060 to establish a $5 payment from the State Treasury to the collecting agency for each DNA sample collected.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Amy Neighbors | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
“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 Judiciary (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 73-18 with Committee Substitute (1)
- 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 with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Local Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House