HB492

AN ACT relating to certified court security officers.

Introduced·1/27/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB492 amends laws concerning deputy sheriffs and certified court security officers, including training requirements, disciplinary.

Kentucky HB492 amends the Kentucky Revised Statutes to update the rules governing deputy sheriffs and certified court security officers. The bill requires these officers to complete a basic training course within one year of their appointment. It also establishes a deputy sheriff merit board in each county to handle disciplinary matters, ensuring procedural due process. The board can remove, suspend, or discipline officers based on written charges of misconduct.

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Where it stands

Current
Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 13

House

taken from Local Government (H)

Mar 13

House

1st reading

Mar 13

House

returned to Local Government (H)