Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 17 R cosponsors

SB 101 — AN ACT relating to children.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 50)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 07, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 66% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    17 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (17 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

Summary

Amend KRS 158.150 to require a local board of education to expel a student for at least 12 months if the student intentionally causes physical injury to educational personnel at a school or school function; amend KRS 158.155 to require that school employees report attempted assault of any school employee to law enforcement; amend KRS 158.990 to provide for penalties for any person who intentionally violates KRS 158.155; amend KRS 610.200 to provide that a peace officer is not required to retain custody of a child for a felony violation of assault in the third degree; amend KRS 635.020 to provide that a child 14 years of age or older who is charged with a felony violation of assault in the third degree may be tried as an adult.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN AN ACT relating to children.
CHAPTER 50 1 CHAPTER 50 ( SB 101 ) AN ACT relating to children.
and Page 1 of 14 SB010120.100 - 1128 - XXXX 3/26/2026 2:33 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN b.
and b.
and 2.
and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2.
Page 2 of 14 SB010120.100 - 1128 - XXXX 3/26/2026 2:33 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN (3) (a) The board may modify the expulsion requirement and length for students on a case-by-case basis, except the length of expulsion shall be at least twelve (12) months for a violation set forth in subsection (2)(a) of this section.
(3) (a) The board may modify the expulsion requirement and length for students on a case-by-case basis, except the length of expulsion shall be at least twelve (12) months for a violation set forth in subsection (2)(a) of this section.
A board that has expelled a student from the student's regular school setting shall provide or ensure that educational services are provided to the student in an appropriate alternative program or setting, unless the board has made a determination, on the record, supported by clear and convincing evidence, that the expelled student posed a threat to the safety of other students or school staff and could not be placed into an[a] appropriate alternative program or setting[state-funded agency program].
A board that has expelled a student from the student's regular school setting shall provide or ensure that educational services are provided to the student in an appropriate alternative program or setting, unless the board has made a determination, on the record, supported by clear and convincing evidence, that the expelled student posed a threat to the safety of other students or school staff and could not be placed into an[a] appropriate alternative program or setting[state- funded agency program].
For purposes of this paragraph, "appropriate alternative program or setting" means a program or setting that is not in the school building the student would otherwise attend, and includes but is not limited to a Page 3 of 14 SB010120.100 - 1128 - XXXX 3/26/2026 2:33 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN virtual program as defined in KRS 157.320 and a state-funded agency program.
For purposes of this paragraph, "appropriate alternative program or setting" means a program or setting that is not in the school building the student would otherwise attend, and includes but is not limited to a virtual program as defined in KRS 157.320 and a state-funded agency program.
Page 4 of 14 SB010120.100 - 1128 - XXXX 3/26/2026 2:33 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN 5.
5.
A school board may adopt a policy providing that, if a student is suspended or expelled for any reason or faces charges that may lead to suspension or expulsion but withdraws prior to a hearing from any public or private school in this or any other state, the receiving district may review the details of the charges, suspension, or expulsion and determine if the student will be admitted, and if so, what conditions may be imposed upon the admission, which may include placement of the student into an alternative program or setting as described in subsection (3)(d) of this section.
A school board may CHAPTER 50 3 adopt a policy providing that, if a student is suspended or expelled for any reason or faces charges that may lead to suspension or expulsion but withdraws prior to a hearing from any public or private school in this or any other state, the receiving district may review the details of the charges, suspension, or expulsion and determine if the student will be admitted, and if so, what conditions may be imposed upon the admission, which may include placement of the student into an alternative program or setting as described in subsection (3)(d) of this section.
A principal may establish procedures for a student's removal from and reentry to the classroom when the student's behavior disrupts the Page 5 of 14 SB010120.100 - 1128 - XXXX 3/26/2026 2:33 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN classroom environment and education process or the student challenges the authority of a supervising adult.
A principal may establish procedures for a student's removal from and reentry to the classroom when the student's behavior disrupts the classroom environment and education process or the student challenges the authority of a supervising adult.
Any permanent action by a principal under this paragraph shall be subject to an appeal process in accordance with a policy adopted by the Page 6 of 14 SB010120.100 - 1128 - XXXX 3/26/2026 2:33 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN board;
Any permanent action by a principal under this paragraph shall be subject to an appeal process in accordance with a policy adopted by the board;
(7) (a) The superintendent, principal, assistant principal, or head teacher of any school may suspend a student but shall report the action in writing immediately to the superintendent and to the parent, guardian, or other person having legal custody or control of the student.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (7) (a) The superintendent, principal, assistant principal, or head teacher of any school may suspend a student but shall report the action in writing immediately to the superintendent and to the parent, guardian, or other person having legal custody or control of the student.
The decision Page 7 of 14 SB010120.100 - 1128 - XXXX 3/26/2026 2:33 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN of the board shall be final.
The decision of the board shall be final.
(c) If the admissions and release committee determines that an exceptional child's behavior is related to his or her disability, the child shall not be suspended any Page 8 of 14 SB010120.100 - 1128 - XXXX 3/26/2026 2:33 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN further or expelled unless the current placement could result in injury to the child, other children, or the educational personnel, in which case an appropriate alternative placement shall be provided that will provide for the child's educational needs and will provide a safe learning and teaching environment for all.
(c) If the admissions and release committee determines that an exceptional child's behavior is related to his or her disability, the child shall not be suspended any further or expelled unless the current placement could result in injury to the child, other children, or the educational personnel, in which case an appropriate alternative placement shall be provided that will provide for the child's educational needs and will provide a safe learning and teaching environment for all.
Page 9 of 14 SB010120.100 - 1128 - XXXX 3/26/2026 2:33 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN (c) The expelled student shall have:
(c) The expelled student shall have:
1.
CHAPTER 50 5 1.
(1) Any school employee who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a person has made threats or plans of violence which are intended to target a school or students or who knows that a firearm is present on school property in violation of KRS 527.070 shall immediately cause a report to be made pursuant to subsection Page 10 of 14 SB010120.100 - 1128 - XXXX 3/26/2026 2:33 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN (10) of this section.
(1) Any school employee who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a person has made threats or plans of violence which are intended to target a school or students or who knows that a firearm is present on school property in violation of KRS 527.070 shall immediately cause a report to be made pursuant to subsection (10) of this section.
(4) If a student has been adjudicated guilty of an offense specified in this subsection or has been expelled from school for an offense specified in this subsection, prior to a student's admission to any school, the parent, guardian, principal, or other person or agency responsible for a student shall provide to the school a sworn statement or affirmation indicating on a form provided by the Kentucky Board of Education that the student has been adjudicated guilty or expelled from school attendance at a Page 11 of 14 SB010120.100 - 1128 - XXXX 3/26/2026 2:33 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN public or private school in this state or another state for homicide, assault, or an offense in violation of state law or school regulations relating to weapons, alcohol, or drugs.
(4) If a student has been adjudicated guilty of an offense specified in this subsection or has been expelled from school for an offense specified in this subsection, prior to a student's admission to any school, the parent, guardian, principal, or other person or agency responsible for a student shall provide to the school a sworn statement or affirmation indicating on a form provided by the Kentucky Board of Education that the student has been adjudicated guilty or expelled from school attendance at a public or private school in this state or another state for homicide, assault, or an offense in violation of state law or school regulations relating to weapons, alcohol, or drugs.
(5) If any student who has been expelled from attendance at a public or private school in this state for homicide, assault, or an offense in violation of state law or school regulations relating to weapons, alcohol, or drugs requests transfer of his or her records, those records shall reflect the charges and final disposition of the expulsion proceedings.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (5) If any student who has been expelled from attendance at a public or private school in this state for homicide, assault, or an offense in violation of state law or school regulations relating to weapons, alcohol, or drugs requests transfer of his or her records, those records shall reflect the charges and final disposition of the expulsion proceedings.
Page 12 of 14 SB010120.100 - 1128 - XXXX 3/26/2026 2:33 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN (a) Making the report;
(a) Making the report;
Page 13 of 14 SB010120.100 - 1128 - XXXX 3/26/2026 2:33 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 101/EN (a) Class B misdemeanor for the first offense;
(a) Class B misdemeanor for the first offense;
(2) The Kentucky Department of Education shall ensure that the student information system facilitates the collection of student data and the transfer of education records among schools and local districts.
CHAPTER 50 7 (2) The Kentucky Department of Education shall ensure that the student information system facilitates the collection of student data and the transfer of education records among schools and local districts.
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Signed by Governor April 7, 2026.
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Kentucky Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill modifies existing provisions regarding the suspension and expulsion of students, enhancing definitions and procedural requirements for handling student misconduct, particularly related to weapon possession and disruptive behavior.

  • KRS 158.150

    or

    Removes the redundant connector 'or' in the list of expulsion criteria.

  • KRS 158.150

    stated → described

    Clarifies wording regarding the reference to KRS 527.070.

  • KRS 158.150

    educational personnel or other students at a school or school function → another student

    Simplifies the language regarding physical assault on students.

  • KRS 158.150

    educational

    Removes the term 'educational' before 'personnel' for consistency.

  • KRS 158.150

    [state-funded agency program]

    Eliminates a reference that was not necessary and could cause confusion regarding alternative programs.

  • KRS 158.150

    and

    Removes the redundant 'and' in a list to simplify the clause.

  • KRS 158.150

    a → an

    Corrects a grammatical error in defining appropriate alternative programs.

  • KRS 158.150

    and

    Removes unnecessary conjunction in an enumerated list of student conduct.

  • KRS 158.150

    the minimum → at least

    Changing phrasing to clarify expulsion duration requirements.

  • KRS 158.150

    school transportation system → district transportation system

    Updates terminology for clarity in removal procedures.

  • KRS 158.150

    students placed in an alternative program or setting under this paragraph

    Eliminating pronoun specificity improves clarity without altering meaning.

  • KRS 158.150

    school building → school

    Streamlines language when referring to different educational settings.

  • KRS 158.150

    state agency program

    Simplifies references to programs promoting clearer understanding of educational provision.

Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 50)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. passed 32-6

  6. Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (2), (3) and (5)

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (2), (3) and (5)

  8. taken from Rules

  9. to Rules (S)

  10. received in Senate

  11. 3rd reading, passed 84-5 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (5), (3) and (2)

  12. floor amendment (5) filed to Committee Substitute

  13. floor amendments (3) and (4) filed to Committee Substitute

  14. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 20 2026

  15. 2nd reading, to Rules

  16. floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute

  17. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  18. to Primary and Secondary Education (H)

  19. floor amendment (1) filed

  20. to Committee on Committees (H)

  21. received in House

  22. 3rd reading, passed 27-10 with Committee Substitute (1)

  23. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 24 2026

  24. 2nd reading, to Rules

  25. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  26. to Education (S)

  27. to Committee on Committees (S)

  28. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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17 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 37 voted No

Sponsors (17)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 101 w/ HCS 1, HFA 2, HFA 3, HFA 5

Passed 32 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 32100
Democrat 0500
Total 32600
% of votes cast 84%16%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Nay
Gary Clemons Democrat Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Nay
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Nay

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Adopt

Failed 45 Yea · 24 Nay · 31 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3323023
Democrat 11108
Unaffiliated 1001
Total 4524032
% of votes cast 45%24%0%32%
How each member voted (101)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Commonwealth of Kentucky — Not Voting
Adam Moore Democrat Not Voting
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Not Voting
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Not Voting
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Not Voting
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Not Voting
Lindsey Burke Democrat Not Voting
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Not Voting
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Nay
Adam Bowling Republican Nay
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Not Voting
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Not Voting
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Nay
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Not Voting
Daniel Fister Republican Not Voting
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Nay
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Nay
Felicia Rabourn Republican Not Voting
J.T. Payne Republican Nay
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Not Voting
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Not Voting
Jennifer Decker Republican Not Voting
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Nay
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Nay
Josh Branscum Republican Not Voting
Josh Bray Republican Nay
Josh Calloway Republican Nay
Ken Fleming Republican Not Voting
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Not Voting
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Nay
Kim King Republican Not Voting
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Not Voting
Mark Hart Republican Nay
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Not Voting
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Nay
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Nay
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Not Voting
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Nay
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Nay
Samara Heavrin Republican Not Voting
Savannah Maddox Republican Nay
Scott Lewis Republican Not Voting
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Nay
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Not Voting
Steven Doan Republican Nay
Steven Rudy Republican Not Voting
Susan Witten Republican Not Voting
Suzanne Miles Republican Not Voting
T.J. Roberts Republican Nay
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Nay
Tom Smith Republican Nay
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Nay
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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Pass

Passed 84 Yea · 5 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11504
Republican 72007
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 845011
% of votes cast 84%5%0%11%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Nay
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Not Voting
Lindsey Burke Democrat Not Voting
Lisa Willner Democrat Nay
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Nay
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Not Voting
Rachel Roarx Democrat Nay
Sarah Stalker Democrat Not Voting
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Not Voting
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Not Voting
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Not Voting
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Not Voting
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Not Voting
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Not Voting
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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PASS SB 101 w/ SCS 1

Passed 27 Yea · 10 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27501
Democrat 0500
Total 271001
% of votes cast 71%26%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Nay
Gary Clemons Democrat Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Nay
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Nay
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Nay
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Nay
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Not Voting
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Nay
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 101 do?
Amend KRS 158.150 to require a local board of education to expel a student for at least 12 months if the student intentionally causes physical injury to educational personnel at a school or school function; amend KRS 158.155 to require that school employees report attempted assault of any school employee to law enforcement; amend KRS 158.990 to provide for penalties for any person who intentionally violates KRS 158.155; amend KRS 610.200 to provide that a peace officer is not required to retain custody of a child for a felony violation of assault in the third degree; amend KRS 635.020 to provide that a child 14 years of age or older who is charged with a felony violation of assault in the third degree may be tried as an adult.
Who sponsors SB 101?
SB 101 is sponsored by Max Wise (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Brandon Smith (Republican), Craig Richardson (Republican), Aaron Reed (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Amanda Mays Bledsoe (Republican), Shelley Funke Frommeyer (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Donald Douglas (Republican), Matthew Deneen (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), and Matt Nunn (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 101?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2026. Enacted.
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