Sen. Gerald Neal

Maddy summarySR 63 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Reverend George Clifton Curington, Sr., a former Jefferson County Police Department detective and community leader who passed away January 18, 2026. The Senate formally adjourned on January 29, 2026, expressing condolences to his family and recognizing his lifetime contributions to Louisville, including his work as the first African American detective, community organizer, and church leader. This resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a memorial gesture by the Senate. It was adopted by voice vote on the Senate floor the same day it was introduced.

Urge the United States Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act to ensure veterans with disabilities receive their full United States Department of Defense retirement pay and United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation without offset.

Designate February 1 to 7, 2026, as Burn Awareness Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky; recognize the University of Louisville Hospital's Burn Center.

Amend KRS 344.010 to define terms; amend KRS 344.020, relating to the purpose of the Kentucky's civil rights chapter, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.025, 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, and 344.080, relating to prohibited discrimination in various labor and employment practices, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.100 and 344.110 to conform; amend KRS 344.120 and 344.140, relating to prohibited discrimination in places of public accommodation, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.170, 344.180, 344.190, 344.300, and 344.310, relating to the state and local human rights commissions, to include prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in the scope of their powers and duties; amend KRS 344.360, 344.370, 344.380, and 344.680, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain housing, real estate, and other financial transactions, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.367, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain insurance sales, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.400, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain credit transactions, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; make various technical amendments; amend KRS 18A.095 to conform.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to define "local official"; require the Transportation Cabinet to expand issuance of renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards in any county in which a permanent regional licensing office is not located by establishing a system between the Transportation Cabinet and a local official to issue renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards for a $25 convenience fee in addition to any other applicable fees; allow counties to enter into an interlocal agreement to share personnel and equipment for issuance; require the Transportation Cabinet to report to the Legislative Research Commission annually on the number of renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards issued under the Act and any effect on wait times at the permanent regional licensing offices; amend KRS 186.531 to remove the 4 year identity document option; amend KRS 186.410, 186.535, and 186.579 to conform; repeal KRS 186.4101, relating to license renewal and reconciliation of 4-year and 8-year license renewal periods; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 29) is a ceremonial tribute honoring Edward Todd, Jr., a Kentucky resident who passed away on December 8, 2025. It formally adjourns the Kentucky Senate in his memory and expresses the Senate's sympathy to his family. The resolution recognizes his 30-year U.S. Army career (retiring as First Sergeant), service as a licensed practical nurse, church membership, and role as a husband, father, and community figure. It directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to Senator Gerald Neal for delivery to Todd's family. As a memorial resolution with no policy provisions, it affects no legislation or constituents beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 28) commemorating Charles William "Mickey" Kennedy, a Jefferson County resident and U.S. Army veteran who passed away on December 3, 2025. The resolution directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory and expresses condolences to his family, including his wife, children, and extended relatives. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents or laws - it is solely a formal tribute by the Senate. The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote on January 14, 2026.

Create a new section of KRS 383.200 to 383.285 to require expungement of records in forcible detainer actions that are dismissed; allow for the expungement of the name of an unemancipated minor improperly named as a defendant in forcible detainer actions; amend KRS 383.250 to provide for sealing of records; direct that the required expungement of records of dismissed actions applies to forcible detainer actions brought on or after the effective date of the Act.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to state legislative findings; define terms; establish additional free speech protections for student journalists; place limitations on additional protections; establish protections for student media advisors; require each local school board to adopt a written policy for time, place, and manner restrictions and for an appeals procedure; provide that student speech not be considered school speech; allow for a student journalist or student media advisor to seek injunctive relief; provide that the Act may be cited as the New Voices Act.

Maddy summarySB 54 defines "short-term rental" in Kentucky law as any dwelling rented for less than 30 days and grants local governments (cities, counties, etc.) authority to regulate these rentals. It requires short-term rentals to comply with existing state and local zoning, building, and fire safety rules. Local governments can implement specific measures like creating rental registries, charging fees, restricting locations, limiting the number of rentals, or requiring owner occupancy during rentals. The bill does not override current safety or zoning laws but gives localities new tools to manage short-term rental operations within their jurisdictions.