Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 665: AN ACT relating to captive cervids.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 665 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to captive cervids. Primary sponsor: Candy Massaroni (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): to Agriculture (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 150.725 to 150.735 to grant the Department of Agriculture the sole authority to administer and enforce permitting, holding, and fencing requirements of captive cervids in the event of a natural disaster or declared emergency.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“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 Agriculture (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House