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KY HB889
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Henson Decker
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AI Summary
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Adds a new Division of Central Kentucky Medical Correctional Complex to the Department of Corrections' Office of Adult Institutions, bringing the total number of correctional facility divisions to 18
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Requires the new medical correctional complex division to be headed by a warden pursuant to KRS 196.160, consistent with other facility divisions
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Amends KRS 196.026 to update the statutory organizational structure of the Department of Corrections
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Declared an emergency measure that takes effect immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval, citing the need to provide adequate care and capacity for the inmate population
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to operations within the Department of Corrections and declaring an emergency.
State Agencies
Last Action
returned to Judiciary (H)
3/13/2026