States / Kentucky / SB 278

SB 278 Enacted

AN ACT relating to the Department of Kentucky State Police.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Amend KRS 16.060 to require the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police to authorize officers of the department to engage in certain types of law enforcement-related off-duty employment; require the commissioner to establish policies and procedures for off-duty employment; amend KRS 16.070 to require the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police to establish policies and procedures related to the use of uniforms, equipment, and facilities for off-duty employment; amend KRS 44.045 to allow officers of the Department of Kentucky State Police to use motor vehicles with regular license plates for off-duty employment.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 26, 2026
Last action
Apr 9, 2026 — became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 60)
Session
2026RS
Momentum
100 · Very high