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KY SB159

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Deneen

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Kentucky local law enforcement agencies to enter missing and unidentified persons case information into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) after entering it into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), aligning state requirements with federal Billy's Law passed in 2022

  • Establishes tiered reporting deadlines: within 72 hours for child abductions, AMBER Alerts, or cases suggesting foul play or threat to life; within 30 days for endangered or involuntary missing persons; within 60 days for all other active missing and unidentified person cases

  • Adds possession of a written NamUs policy and procedures manual as a requirement for local police departments to remain eligible for Law Enforcement Foundation Program funding

  • Specifies that NamUs reporting requirements supplement rather than replace existing missing persons duties for local law enforcement

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to missing and unidentified persons.

Local Mandate

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (H)

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee On Committees2/19/2026
Rules2/13/2026
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection2/11/2026
Committee on Committees2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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