An act relating to animal health emergencies and declaring an emergency.
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Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT relating to animal health emergencies and declaring an emergency.” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
Amend KRS 39A.020 to define "animal health emergency"; amend KRS 39A.100 to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture, in consultation with the state veterinarian, to declare an animal health emergency; grant the Commissioner of Agriculture emergency powers to order veterinary or veterinary technician services, request that the secretary of the Transportation Cabinet waive regulatory requirements relating to the transportation of animal feed stock or medicine; order the quarantine of any livesto
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
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introduced in Senate · Feb 3, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Feb 3, 2026
to Agriculture (S) · Feb 6, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Feb 10, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Feb 11, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12 2026 · Feb 11, 2026
3rd reading, passed 38-0 · Feb 12, 2026
received in House · Feb 13, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Feb 13, 2026
to Agriculture (H) · Mar 12, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) · Mar 18, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Mar 19, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 20 2026 · Mar 19, 2026
3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) · Mar 24, 2026
received in Senate · Mar 25, 2026
to Rules (S) · Mar 25, 2026
taken from Rules · Mar 25, 2026
posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) · Mar 25, 2026
Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) · Mar 25, 2026
passed 37-1 · Mar 25, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Mar 25, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Mar 25, 2026
delivered to Governor · Mar 25, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 17) · Apr 3, 2026
The numbers
0
sponsors on the bill
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/03/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 17).