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KY HB652

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Bratcher

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers administration of the School Mapping Data Program from the Center for School Safety to the Kentucky 911 Services Board, which will develop standardized electronic mapping data for public schools, charter schools, and participating private schools to assist first responders during emergencies

  • Appropriates $5,000,000 in General Fund money for each fiscal year of the 2026-2028 biennium ($10 million total) to the Homeland Security budget unit for distribution to the Kentucky 911 Services Board to support the school mapping program

  • Requires school mapping data to include floor plans, room labels, hazard locations, utility locations, AED and trauma kit locations, parking areas, and athletic fields, all verified through on-site walk-throughs and compatible with existing public safety software platforms

  • Adds oversight of the School Mapping Data Program to the enumerated powers and duties of the Kentucky 911 Services Board under KRS 65.7629

  • Declares an emergency, making the Act effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor rather than after the standard 90-day waiting period

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to critical facility mapping, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Effective Dates, Emergency

Last Action

posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/11/2026
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection3/6/2026
Appropriations and Revenue2/24/2026
Committee On Committees2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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