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HB 146 In Committee

AN ACT relating to qualifications of victim advocates.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 7, 2026
Last action
Jan 14, 2026 — to Judiciary (H)
Session
2026RS
Momentum
29 · Low