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KY HB581

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Baker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new jailer service card program administered by the Kentucky Secretary of State to recognize current and former jailers who served in the Commonwealth

  • Defines "qualified jailer" as anyone who currently serves or previously served as an elected or appointed jailer and has not been removed from office or disqualified from holding office

  • Requires the card to identify the cardholder, distinguish between current and former jailers, and specify the county where the individual holds or held office

  • Directs the Secretary of State to promulgate administrative regulations establishing identity verification protocols, application forms, card design, and associated costs

  • Limits the cost charged to applicants to the actual production cost of the physical card

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to jailer service cards issued by the Secretary of State.

Local Government

Last Action

to Local Government (H)

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/13/2026
Committee On Committees2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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