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KY SB289
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Storm
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AI Summary
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Amends Kentucky's Amber Alert system (KRS 16.175) to expand eligibility beyond abductions to include children identified by law enforcement as missing, where disappearance may not be voluntary and physical safety may be endangered
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Adds children committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice or in temporary custody of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, relatives, or nonrelative placements as eligible for alerts
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Replaces specific references to Kentucky Broadcasters Association and Kentucky Press Association with broader "media providers" language for disseminating alerts
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Requires all Commonwealth law enforcement agencies to cooperate with Kentucky State Police in providing and disseminating information about abducted or missing and endangered children
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Officially designates the legislation as "Wynter's Law"
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to missing children.
Children and Minors
Last Action
3rd reading, passed 35-0
3/16/2026