Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 159: AN ACT relating to missing and unidentified persons.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 159 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to missing and unidentified persons. Primary sponsor: Matt Deneen (Republican), Brandon Storm (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Steve Meredith (Republican), Gerald Neal (Democratic), Matt Nunn (Republican), Aaron Reed (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): to Committee on Committees (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 15.440, relating to eligibility for Law Enforcement Foundation Program funds, to require units of government to possess a written policy and procedures manual that requires local police departments to submit missing and unidentified persons case information to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System according to specified criteria.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Brandon Storm | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Danny Carroll | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Gerald Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Aaron Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Mike Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“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 (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 36-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 18 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate