Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 86: AN ACT relating to state and local collaboration with federal immigration law enforcement.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 86 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to state and local collaboration with federal immigration law enforcement. Primary sponsor: Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Steve Meredith (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Aaron Reed (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Max Wise (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 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.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to define "Jail Enforcement Model," "Task Force Model," and "Warrant Service Officer Model"; require local law enforcement and the Kentucky State Police to enter into agreements with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in programs established under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. sec. 1357.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Aaron Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| 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
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate