Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 101: AN ACT relating to children.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 101 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to children. Primary sponsor: Matt Nunn (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Amanda Bledsoe (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Aaron Reed (Republican), Craig Richardson (Republican), Brandon Smith (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican), Max Wise (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 50).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 158.150 to require a local board of education to expel a student for at least 12 months if the student intentionally causes physical injury to educational personnel at a school or school function; amend KRS 158.155 to require that school employees report attempted assault of any school employee to law enforcement; amend KRS 158.990 to provide for penalties for any person who intentionally violates KRS 158.155; amend KRS 610.200 to provide that a peace officer is not required to retain custody of a child for a felony violation of assault in the third degree; amend KRS 635.020 to provide that a child 14 years of age or older who is charged with a felony violation of assault in the third degree may be tried as an adult.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Amanda Bledsoe | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Aaron Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Craig Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Brandon Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Gex Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Max Wise | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 50)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- passed 32-6
- Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (2), (3) and (5)
- posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (2), (3) and (5)
- taken from Rules
- to Rules (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 84-5 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (5), (3) and (2)
- floor amendment (5) filed to Committee Substitute
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