Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 558: AN ACT relating to protective orders.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 558 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to protective orders. Primary sponsor: Stephanie Dietz (Republican), Kim Moser (Republican), Steven Rudy (Republican), Sarah Stalker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 456.030 to give District Courts exclusive jurisdiction over protective order petitions filed under KRS Chapter 456; amend KRS 456.140 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Dietz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Steven Rudy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- returned to Rules
- taken from the Orders of the Day
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House