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KY HB514
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Stalker
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Kentucky Department of Highways to install signs displaying the 988 national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline on bridges along state-maintained highways
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Requires the department to identify bridges where signs would be physically feasible and appropriate, prioritizing locations where suicides by jumping have occurred or are likely to occur
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Signs must communicate that dialing 988 connects callers to behavioral health and suicide prevention services in accordance with state and federal law
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All signs must conform to existing highway sign standards and specifications under KRS 189.337
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Explicitly prevents the creation of any private right of action or legal liability against the department for decisions about sign installation
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to bridges.
Highways, Streets, and Bridges
Last Action
to Transportation (H)
2/5/2026