HB541

AN ACT relating to peace officers.

Chamber Passed·3/19/26

Kentucky HB541 amends peace officer and court security officer training and certification requirements.

Kentucky HB541 revises the training and certification requirements for peace officers and court security officers. It mandates that peace officers complete a background investigation, psychological screening, and a physical agility test. Officers must also pass a drug screening test and take a polygraph examination. The bill requires peace officers to complete a basic training course and annual in-service training. Failure to complete training within specified periods results in the loss of law enforcement powers and certification status.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 95–0 · Mar 19
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 277

95 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

10:00 AM

House Committee On Judiciary

History

Mar 19

Senate

received in Senate

Mar 19

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Mar 18

House

3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1)