Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 643: AN ACT relating to school safety.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 643 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to school safety. Primary sponsor: Kevin Jackson (Republican), Chad Aull (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Dan Fister (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), David Hale (Republican), Scott Lewis (Republican), Shawn McPherson (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Timmy Truett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 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.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to allow school districts to implement a wearable panic alert system; establish system criteria; require the Department of Education to provide a list of approved wearable panic alert systems; require the Center for School Safety to establish the Wearable Panic Alert Grant Program; amend KRS 158.446 to allow the Center for School Safety to distribute wearable panic alert grants using funds appropriated in the biennial budget to support school safety; provide that the Act may be cited as Alyssa's Law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Dan Fister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| David Hale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Scott Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Shawn McPherson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Timmy Truett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
“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 93-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- floor amendment (1) filed
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House