HB486

AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders.

Chamber Passed·2/26/26

Establishes a professional development and wellness program for Kentucky firefighters and rescue squad members.

The bill creates the Alan "Chip" Terry Professional Development and Wellness Program for firefighters and rescue squad members in Kentucky. The program offers seminar-based peer support and counseling services to reduce negative mental and behavioral health outcomes. It is offered at least twice a year to Kentucky professional and volunteer firefighters and rescue squad members, and may be offered to those from other states upon approval. The program allows firefighters and rescue squad members to take up to 48 hours of leave following a critical incident.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 95–0 · Feb 26
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 148

95 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

2:00 PM

House Committee On Veterans, Military Affairs, And Public Protection

History

Feb 26

Senate

received in Senate

Feb 26

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Feb 25

House

3rd reading, passed 95-0