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SB 208 In Committee

AN ACT relating to arrest-related deaths.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Amend KRS 72.025 to require a post-mortem examination in deaths that occur during an arrest; create a new section of KRS Chapter 72 to require coroners to notify the Kentucky State Medical Examiner of arrest-related deaths; require publication of an annual public report; amend KRS 72.020 to conform.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 18, 2026
Last action
Feb 18, 2026 — to Committee on Committees (S)
Session
2026RS
Momentum
27 · Low