Kentucky · SB251

AN ACT relating to the Department of Corrections.

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Sponsors: 6
Votes: Apr 14
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Description

Amend KRS 197.020 to establish that the Department of Corrections shall not be required to promulgate administrative regulations regarding the death penalty; establish that execution protocols and procedures may be prescribed by internal policy, memorandum, or another form of action; amend KRS 13A.105 to conform; make technical corrections.

Subjects

State AgenciesCriminal ProcedureCrimes And PunishmentsDeathsCorrections And Correctional Facilities, StateTechnical CorrectionsCorrections ImpactAdministrative Regulations And Proceedings

Progress

IntroducedFeb 25, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 25, 2026
Committee said yesMar 12, 2026
Passed the first chamberMar 13, 2026
PassedMar 16, 2026
Committee said yesMar 26, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 1, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 1, 2026
VetoedApr 13, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 14, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 14, 2026
Veto overriddenApr 14, 2026

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