KY HB541

Requires peace officer certification qualifications to be met prior to being hired, rather than at the time of certification, including U.S. citizenship, minimum age of 21, background checks, drug screening, and psychological evaluations

Prohibits individuals from becoming certified peace officers if they are restricted from possessing firearms by any court order (federal or state) issued after a hearing with notice and opportunity to participate

Mandates agencies request certification status and employment history information from the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council and previous employers before making conditional job offers to peace officer candidates

Transfers administrative authority for training extensions and deficiency notifications from the Department of Criminal Justice Training commissioner to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council executive director

Imposes fines of $25 to $1,000 for knowing violations of peace officer hiring information-sharing requirements