Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 47: AN ACT relating to federal immigration law enforcement.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 47 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to federal immigration law enforcement. Primary sponsor: T.J. Roberts (Republican), Shane Baker (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Ryan Dotson (Republican), Dan Fister (Republican), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Jim Gooch (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), William Lawrence (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican), Scott Sharp (Republican), Nancy Tate (Republican), Walker Thomas (Republican), Richard White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): to Judiciary (H).
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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 Chapter 16 to define "Task Force Model Program"; require Kentucky State Police posts to enter into agreements with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in the Task Force Model Program; require Kentucky State Police officers who participate in the Task Force Model Program to complete Immigration and Customs Enforcement training; amend KRS 15.404 to provide that any peace officer who completes Immigration and Customs Enforcement training will be deemed to have completed annual in-service training; require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to certify the Immigration Authority Delegation Program as an approved in-service training program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Ryan Dotson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Dan Fister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Jim Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| William Lawrence | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Matt Lockett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Scott Sharp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Nancy Tate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Walker Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| 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 Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House