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KY SB86

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Wheeler

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all local law enforcement agencies and the Kentucky State Police to enter written agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

  • Mandates participation in the Jail Enforcement Model, which authorizes officers to identify and process removable aliens in jails or detention facilities who have pending or active criminal charges

  • Mandates participation in the Task Force Model, which authorizes officers to enforce limited immigration authority during routine police duties

  • Mandates participation in the Warrant Service Officer Model, which authorizes officers to serve and execute administrative warrants on removable aliens in custody

  • Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 61 establishing these requirements as state law

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to state and local collaboration with federal immigration law enforcement.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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