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KY HB324

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Holloway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a requirement for at least 8 hours of crisis intervention and de-escalation training to the mandatory basic training curriculum for all law enforcement officers in Kentucky

  • Requires the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to provide crisis intervention and de-escalation training as part of mandatory in-service training for all certified peace officers every 2 years

  • Allows both domestic violence/abuse training and crisis intervention/de-escalation training to be completed using currently available technology

  • Amends KRS 15.334, which governs Kentucky Law Enforcement Council training requirements, by adding crisis intervention and de-escalation to existing mandated subjects including elder abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, and female genital mutilation

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to peace officer training.

Local Mandate

Last Action

to Judiciary (H)

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/20/2026
Committee On Committees1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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