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State Government / Kentucky / Legislation / SB 278

SB 278Session 2026RSSenateBecame law

AN ACT relating to the Department of Kentucky State Police.

Source-provided summary

Amend KRS 16.060 to require the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police to authorize officers of the department to engage in certain types of law enforcement-related off-duty employment; require the commissioner to establish policies and procedures for off-duty employment; amend KRS 16.070 to require the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police to establish policies and procedures related to the use of uniforms, equipment, and facilities for off-duty employment; amend KRS 44.045 to allow officers of the Department of Kentucky State Police to use motor vehicles with regular license plates for off-duty employment.

Latest development · Apr 9, 2026

became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 60)

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Session
2026RS
Introduced
Feb 26, 2026
Latest passage
Mar 27, 2026
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

Topics and classification

Civixly topics

Justice & Public SafetyTransportationLabor & Employment

Source subjects

Motor VehiclesPolice, StateState Agencies

Document type

Bill

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  1. Apr 9, 2026

    became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 60)

    Became LawSenate
  2. Apr 8, 2026

    filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State

    Senate
  3. Mar 27, 2026

    delivered to Governor

    Senate
  4. Mar 27, 2026

    enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    PassageHouse
  5. Mar 27, 2026

    enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    PassageSenate
  6. Mar 27, 2026

    received in Senate

    Senate
  7. Mar 26, 2026

    3rd reading, passed 95-0

    PassageReading 3Senate
  8. Mar 25, 2026

    posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 26 2026

    Senate
  9. Mar 25, 2026

    2nd reading, to Rules

    Reading 2Senate
  10. Mar 24, 2026

    reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    Committee PassageSenate
  11. Mar 20, 2026

    to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  12. Mar 17, 2026

    to Committee on Committees (H)

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  13. Mar 17, 2026

    received in House

    House
  14. Mar 16, 2026

    3rd reading, passed 29-6

    PassageReading 3Senate
  15. Mar 13, 2026

    posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 16 2026

    Senate
  16. Mar 13, 2026

    2nd reading, to Rules

    Reading 2Senate
  17. Mar 12, 2026

    reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    Committee PassageSenate
  18. Mar 9, 2026

    to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  19. Feb 26, 2026

    to Committee on Committees (S)

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  20. Feb 26, 2026

    introduced in Senate

    IntroductionSenate

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Source data last updated Aug 20, 2026.