HB581

AN ACT relating to jailer service cards issued by the Secretary of State.

Introduced·2/6/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB581 establishes a process for issuing jailer service cards to qualified jailers in Kentucky.

Kentucky HB581 creates a new section in the Kentucky Revised Statutes to govern the issuance of jailer service cards by the Secretary of State. The bill defines a "qualified jailer" as an individual who has served or is currently serving as a jailer in Kentucky and has not been removed from office or disqualified from holding office. The Secretary of State will issue these cards to applicants who meet the criteria. The bill also mandates the creation of administrative regulations for verifying applicant identity, application forms, card design, and costs.

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Current
Local Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 13

House

to Local Government (H)

Feb 6

House

introduced in House

Feb 6

House

to Committee on Committees (H)