Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 850: AN ACT relating to working livestock dogs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 850 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to working livestock dogs. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 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.
Amend KRS 258.265 to exempt a working livestock dog found at large from seizure by a peace officer or animal control officer when unaccompanied and unrestrained by its owner between sunset and sunrise or when engaged in a lawful working activity.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“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