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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 16 to define "statewide-elected official"; require the Department of Kentucky State Police to investigate a credible threat to kill or seriously injure a statewide-elected official; require the department to make an assessment of the threat after conducting an investigation; require the department, after making a determination that a threat is a viable threat, to identify ways to mitigate or eliminate the threat.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new protections for elected officials in Kentucky by defining "statewide-elected official" to include the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Auditor of Public Accounts, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture, all judges, and all members of the General Assembly. It mandates that the Kentucky State Police, or another designated agency, must investigate any credible threat made against such an official to kill or seriously injure them. Following the investigation, if the threat is deemed viable, the department is required to develop and implement strategies to reduce or eliminate the danger, which may involve collaborating with local law enforcement, making arrests, providing security details, or employing other protective measures.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb671.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb671/orig_bill.pdf |
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