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KY HB665

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Candy Massaroni

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers sole authority over captive cervids (deer, elk, and related species) to the Department of Agriculture during natural disasters or declared emergencies as defined in KRS 39A.020
  • Department of Agriculture gains exclusive control over permitting, holding, and fencing requirements for captive cervids during emergency situations
  • Creates a new section within KRS 150.725 to 150.735, overriding any conflicting provisions of existing law
  • Shifts regulatory authority that would normally fall under the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources during non-emergency periods

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to captive cervids.

Fish and Wildlife

Last Action

to Agriculture (H)

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/25/2026
Committee On Committees2/18/2026

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