HB531

AN ACT relating to coordination of refugee assistance.

Introduced·1/30/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB531 establishes a statewide strategy for refugee assistance coordination and reporting.

Kentucky HB531 creates a new section in the Kentucky Revised Statutes to mandate the Department for Community Based Services to administer funds received under the Refugee Act of 1980. The department must implement a statewide strategy to ensure compliance with the act, coordinate with local entities, and serve as a liaison between refugee-serving organizations and the federal government. It also advises the Governor and state agencies on improving policies related to refugee funds.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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History

Feb 6

House

to State Government (H)

Jan 30

House

introduced in House

Jan 30

House

to Committee on Committees (H)