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KY HB712
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bobby McCool
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AI Summary
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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
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Fire department chiefs in fire protection districts must attend all board sessions except executive sessions and execute board orders
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Regular fire department members (excluding volunteer firefighters) receive the same arrest, search, and seizure powers as county sheriffs
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Fire department members are designated conservators of the public peace with duties to enforce laws and preserve order, subject to county judge/executive authority
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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