An act relating to first responders.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT relating to first responders.” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 519 to define terms; establish the crime of impeding a first responder.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Show all 32 actions
introduced in Senate · Jan 22, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Jan 22, 2026
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) · Feb 11, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Feb 12, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Feb 13, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 18 2026 · Feb 13, 2026
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day · Feb 18, 2026
3rd reading, passed 32-6 · Feb 19, 2026
received in House · Feb 20, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Feb 20, 2026
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) · Mar 13, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Mar 17, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Mar 18, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19 2026 · Mar 18, 2026
floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed · Mar 19, 2026
floor amendments (3) and (4) filed · Mar 24, 2026
floor amendment (3) defeated · Mar 25, 2026
floor amendment (4) defeated · Mar 25, 2026
3rd reading, passed 79-16 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) · Mar 25, 2026
received in Senate · Mar 26, 2026
to Rules (S) · Mar 26, 2026
taken from Rules · Mar 26, 2026
posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) · Mar 26, 2026
passed over and retained for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) · Mar 26, 2026
passed over and retained for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) · Mar 27, 2026
Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) · Mar 31, 2026
passed 32-6 · Mar 31, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Mar 31, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Mar 31, 2026
delivered to Governor · Mar 31, 2026
filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State · Apr 10, 2026
became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 96) · Apr 12, 2026
The numbers
16
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
M. NunnM. WilsonG. BoswellD. CarrollM. DeneenD. DouglasG. ElkinsS. MadonR. MillsM. NemesS. RawlingsA. ReedC. RichardsonB. SmithL. TichenorM. Wise
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/12/26: became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 96).