HB246

AN ACT relating to animal control officers.

Chamber Passed·3/3/26

Kentucky HB246 mandates training for animal control officers on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.

Kentucky HB246 establishes a requirement for animal control officers to undergo comprehensive training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect. The training must be completed within 120 days of employment or appointment and covers the correlation between animal abuse and interpersonal violence. The Act, known as Kyan's Law, mandates all animal control officers to complete the training by January 31, 2027.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 85–0 · Mar 3
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 177

85 Yea

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0 Nay

15 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24

9:00 AM

House Committee On Local Government

History

Mar 3

Senate

received in Senate

Mar 3

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Mar 2

House

3rd reading, passed 85-0 with Committee Substitute (1)