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KY HB712

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bobby McCool

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 75.160 to update gender-neutral language, changing "he" to "he or she" and "his" to "his or her" when referring to fire department chiefs and sheriffs

  • Fire department chiefs in fire protection districts must attend all board sessions except executive sessions and execute board orders

  • Regular fire department members (excluding volunteer firefighters) receive the same arrest, search, and seizure powers as county sheriffs

  • Fire department members are designated conservators of the public peace with duties to enforce laws and preserve order, subject to county judge/executive authority

  • Fire department members cannot serve civil subpoenas, summonses, or notices, and receive no fees for law enforcement duties

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to public protection.

Public Protection

Last Action

to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection3/3/2026
Committee On Committees2/24/2026

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