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KY SB336
Bill
Status
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Keturah Herron
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AI Summary
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Creates the "juvenile services fund" as a trust and agency account within the Department of Juvenile Justice, funded by state appropriations, gifts, grants, and federal funds
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Directs fund expenditures toward delinquency prevention, early intervention, community-based wraparound services for justice-involved youth and families, detention alternatives, and re-entry programs
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Appropriates $10,000,000 in General Fund money for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the newly created juvenile services fund
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Requires annual reporting by September 30 to the Legislative Research Commission detailing fund disbursements, recipient organizations, services delivered, and impacts on juvenile delinquency, recidivism, and detention rates
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Takes effect July 1, 2026 under emergency declaration, with unexpended funds carrying forward to subsequent fiscal years rather than lapsing
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to juvenile justice, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Crimes and Punishments
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S)
3/2/2026