HB 637 KY

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Introduced

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 17 to define terms; require the Department of Kentucky State Police to develop and operate an animal abuse offender registry; require offenders to register for 2 years for a first offense and 5 years for subsequent offenses; require offenders to pay a $100 registration fee and $100 every year the offender is registered; establish that a violation of registration requirements and providing false information to the registry are Class A misdemeanors; establish the animal abuse offender registry fund; create a new section of KRS Chapter 620 to require Cabinet for Health and Family Services employees to report animal abuse; amend KRS 321.188 to require veterinarians to report animal abuse.

• R. Roarx Democratic · primary

1. Feb 12, 2026 introduced in House · lower
2. Feb 12, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
3. Feb 20, 2026 to Judiciary (H) · lower