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KY HB193

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Erika Hancock

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates domestic cats (Felis catus) and dogs (Canis familiaris) as the official pets of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Limits the designation to cats and dogs that reside in or have been adopted from Kentucky animal shelters or rescue organizations
  • Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 2, which governs state symbols and emblems

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to state symbols.

Animals, Livestock, and Poultry

Last Action

to State Government (H)

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government1/14/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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