Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 687: AN ACT relating to stray equines.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 687 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to stray equines. Primary sponsor: Mitch Whitaker (Republican), Dan Fister (Republican). 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 259.120 to allow the county judge/executive to contract for the performance of specific duties required to be performed when an equine is subject to being taken up by a person or organization that provides animal sheltering services; require the contract to be approved by the county fiscal court; establish immunity from criminal and civil liability.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Whitaker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Dan Fister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
“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)
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Agriculture (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House