HB211

AN ACT relating to peace officers.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB211 establishes standards for law enforcement training, officer intervention, and protection against retaliation.

Kentucky HB211 creates standards for law enforcement and telecommunications training, including facilities, faculty, curriculum, and attendance. It sets minimum qualifications for instructors and monitors the Law Enforcement Foundation Program. The bill also outlines minimum standards for use of force, duty to intervene, and reporting misconduct. It exempts the Department of Kentucky State Police from most provisions except certification. The bill protects peace officers from retaliatory personnel actions and allows them to bring civil actions for damages.

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Sponsors

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History

Jan 14

House

to Judiciary (H)

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)