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KY SB84

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Deneen

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates 10 emergency response districts consisting of 12 counties each to cover all 120 Kentucky counties, ensuring timely coroner response to multiple fatality events

  • Requires county coroners, in consultation with the Kentucky Coroners Association, to equip each district with an emergency response trailer and necessary equipment for natural disasters and mass fatality incidents

  • Appropriates $200,000 in General Fund money for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Military Affairs budget unit for distribution to the Kentucky Coroners Association to purchase and outfit the response trailers

  • Directs the Division of Emergency Management to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the program

  • Declares an emergency exists, with the Act taking effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to timely emergency response by coroners, making an appropriation therefor and declaring an emergency.

Local Mandate

Last Action

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S)

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Revenue1/30/2026
Rules1/30/2026
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection1/28/2026
Committee on Committees1/13/2026

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