26RS HB 146

Actions

Last Action	01/07/26: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to qualifications of victim advocates.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	896
Sponsor	P. Griffee
Summary of Original Version	Amend KRS 15.760 to allow Commonwealth's attorneys to employ as victim advocates individuals with a bachelor's degree in any field or a high school diploma and 2 years of experience; require victim advocates to enroll in training provided by the Attorney General's Office of Victims Advocacy within 30 days of hire; amend KRS 69.350 to allow county attorneys to employ as victim advocates individuals with a bachelor's degree in any field or a high school diploma and 2 years of experience; require victim advocates to enroll in training provided by the Attorney General's Office of Victims Advocacy within 30 days of hire.
Index Headings of Original Version	Attorney, Commonwealth's - Victims advocate, employment, requirements Attorney, County - Victims advocate, employment, requirements Attorney General - Victims advocate, Commonwealth's attorneys, training Attorney General - Victims advocate, county attorneys, training Crime Victims - Victims advocate, Commonwealth's attorneys, employment, requirements Crime Victims - Victims advocate, county attorneys, employment, requirements