Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 309: AN ACT relating to the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 309 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on March 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. Primary sponsor: Danny Carroll (Republican), Keturah Herron (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 15A.020, relating to the Department of Juvenile Justice in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, to remove the Office of Program Operations and the Office of Community and Mental Health Services; add the Office of Rehabilitation and Reentry Services and divisions within the office; remove the Division of Program Services from the Office of Support Services and add divisions; amend KRS 15A.064 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Carroll | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Keturah Herron | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“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 (S)
- introduced in Senate