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KY HB637
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Roarx
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AI Summary
- Kentucky State Police must develop and operate a publicly accessible animal abuse offender registry by January 1, 2027, listing offenders' names, ages, counties of residence, photographs, and crime descriptions
- Offenders convicted of animal abuse must register for 2 years for a first offense and 5 years for each subsequent offense, with registration periods running consecutively
- Registration requires a $100 fee at initial registration plus $100 annually, with fees waived for indigent persons; fees fund the registry operations
- Cabinet for Health and Family Services employees must report suspected animal abuse or neglect observed during job duties to law enforcement
- Veterinarians are now required (changed from optional) to report animal abuse to the State Veterinarian for livestock/poultry or law enforcement for other animals
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to animal welfare.
Courts
Last Action
to Judiciary (H)
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/20/2026
Committee On Committees2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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