Senate Bill 159

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Last Action 02/13/26: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 18 2026
Title AN ACT relating to missing and unidentified persons.
Bill Documents Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statement Local Mandate
Bill Request Number 179
Sponsors M. Deneen, B. Storm, G. Elkins, S. Madon, S. Meredith, G. Neal, M. Nunn, A. Reed, P. Wheeler, M. Wilson
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 15.440, relating to eligibility for Law Enforcement Foundation Program funds, to require units of government to possess a written policy and procedures manual that requires local police departments to submit missing and unidentified persons case information to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System according to specified criteria.
Index Headings of Original Version Children And Minors - Missing and unidentified persons, case information, National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
Local Government - Missing and unidentified persons, case information, National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
Peace Officers And Law Enforcement - Missing and unidentified persons, case information, National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
Police, City And County - Missing and unidentified persons, case information, National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
Public Safety - Missing and unidentified persons, case information, National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
Sheriffs - Missing and unidentified persons, case information, National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
Local Mandate - Missing and unidentified persons, case information, National Missing and Unidentified Persons System

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02/03/26
  • introduced in Senate
  • to Committee on Committees (S)
02/11/26
  • to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
02/12/26
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
02/13/26
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 18 2026


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