Create a new section of KRS 258.095 to 258.500 to require animal control officers to receive training on recognizing child abuse; provide that the Act may be cited as Kyan's Law.
Maddy summaryHB 605 amends Kentucky's income tax filing law (KRS 141.160) to replace gendered terms like "his or her" with gender-neutral language throughout the statute. This change directly affects all Kentucky taxpayers and tax administrators who use this section of law when filing income returns or conducting audits. The bill does not alter tax rates, deadlines, or filing requirements - only updates the language to be inclusive. It is a procedural update to existing tax code, not a substantive policy change.
Maddy summaryHB 602 amends Kentucky's criminal code (KRS 501.030) to replace gender-specific language like "he or she" with gender-neutral terms in the definition of criminal liability. This change directly affects all individuals and legal proceedings under Kentucky's criminal statutes by updating how criminal responsibility is described. The key provision modifies the requirement that a person must have engaged in conduct "intentionally, knowingly, wantonly or recklessly" to be liable, ensuring the language applies equally regardless of gender. The bill makes a technical, non-substantive update to existing law without altering criminal penalties or procedures.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Kentucky's veterans' bonus law (KRS 40.050) to replace gendered terms like "his or her" with gender-neutral language. It does not change any benefit amounts ($9/month for domestic service, $15/month for overseas service), eligibility rules, or payment limits. The change only affects the wording of the existing law, ensuring it applies equally to all veterans regardless of gender. No new policies or financial impacts are created.
Amend KRS 157.320 to define "eligible child" and "teaming partner"; amend KRS 157.3175 to require each local school district to provide preschool to 4 year olds who reside in a household with an income at or below 160% of the poverty level until the end of the 2033-2034 school year, and beginning with the 2034-2035 school year require each local school district to provide preschool to each eligible child; provide requirements for program guidelines; require the Kentucky Department of Education to establish and maintain a statewide unified data system; create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to require local school districts to maintain certification from the Head Start director that Head Start is fully utilized; provide penalties; require local school districts to prepare and submit preschool expansion plans to the deparment; require the department to promulgate administrative regulations regarding preschool expansion; require the department to submit a report the the Legislative Research Commission annually regarding preschool expansion.
Amend KRS 157.320 to define "at risk" and "teaming partner"; amend KRS 157.3175 to require each local school district to provide preschool to 4 year olds who reside in a household with an income at or below 160% of the poverty level until the end of the 2030-2031 school year and beginning with the 2031-2032 school year, require each local school district to provide preschool to each 4 year old who is at risk; provide requirements for program guidelines; require the Kentucky Department of Education to establish and maintain a statewide unified data system; create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to require local school districts to maintain certification from the Head Start director that Head Start is fully utilized; provide penalties; require local school districts to prepare and submit preschool expansion plans to the deparment; require the department to promulgate administrative regulations regarding preschool expansion; require the department to submit a report the the Legislative Research Commission annually regarding preschool expansion.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 11, 2026, as Recovery Advocacy Day in Kentucky. It honors Kentuckians living in long-term recovery from substance use disorders and those supporting their journeys, while encouraging efforts to reduce stigma. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds; it is a symbolic recognition to celebrate resilience and promote awareness. It was adopted by the Kentucky House of Representatives via voice vote on February 11, 2026.
Maddy summaryHJR 52 is a procedural joint resolution that formally incorporates the last four years (2024-2028) of Kentucky's Six-Year Road Plan into state law. It lists specific road projects across multiple counties (including Clark, Hickman, Spencer, and others) with associated funding amounts, such as highway improvements on KY 1552 in Clark County ($11.7 million) and KY 3155 near Versailles ($3.75 million). The resolution does not create new policy but codifies existing projects identified in the Governor's plan, committing state funds for these infrastructure upgrades through fiscal year 2032. It directly affects Kentucky's transportation infrastructure and local communities where these road projects are located.
Amend KRS 224.1-010 to change the definition of "water" or "waters of the Commonwealth" to include any and all rivers, streams, creeks, lakes, ponds, impounding reservoirs, springs, wells, marshes, and all other bodies of surface or underground water; delete the definition of "wellhead protection area."
Maddy summaryHB 533 formalizes Kentucky's 2026-2028 Biennial Highway Construction Plan as the official state highway project list and declares an emergency to expedite implementation. The bill directly affects state highway projects by designating specific road improvements, such as widening Aero Parkway and upgrading Dixie Hwy, with allocated funding totaling over $17 million. Key mechanisms include establishing the plan as binding and using an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing typical procedural delays. This focuses on concrete infrastructure updates for state transportation infrastructure, not broader policy changes.
