Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 212 — AN ACT relating to rabies vaccinations.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 104)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 13, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 94% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 258.005 to define "veterinarian" and "veterinary technician"; amend KRS 258.015 to authorize a Kentucky-licensed veterinary technician to vaccinate a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies; require that a Kentucky-licensed veterinary technician authorized to vaccinate a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies be under the direct supervision of a veterinarian that is located on the premises of the facility.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

54 added · 68 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill HB 212 clarify the definitions related to rabies vaccinations, specifically detailing what is meant by terms like "owner," "veterinarian," and "animal control officer." These updates ensure that the roles and responsibilities regarding rabies vaccination are clearly understood. By defining who can administer vaccinations and the criteria for various animals, the changes aim to enhance public health and safety by promoting proper vaccination practices for pets. This matters because clear guidelines can help prevent rabies outbreaks and ensure that pet owners are aware of their obligations.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 212/GA AN ACT relating to rabies vaccinations.
CHAPTER 104 1 CHAPTER 104 ( HB 212 ) AN ACT relating to rabies vaccinations.
or (b) An entity that has contracted with a city, county, urban-county government, charter county, or consolidated local government to enforce the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of the Kentucky Revised Statutes relating to Page 1 of 3 HB021210.100 - 1478 - XXXX 2/6/2026 10:36 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 212/GA cruelty, mistreatment, sexual crimes against, or torture of animals, and local animal control ordinances;
or (b) An entity that has contracted with a city, county, urban-county government, charter county, or consolidated local government to enforce the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of the Kentucky Revised Statutes relating to cruelty, mistreatment, sexual crimes against, or torture of animals, and local animal control ordinances;
Page 2 of 3 HB021210.100 - 1478 - XXXX 2/6/2026 10:36 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 212/GA (2) Every qualified person who vaccinates his or her own dog shall comply with the vaccination certificate and tag requirement provisions of subsection (1) of this section and the administrative regulations promulgated under KRS 258.075.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (2) Every qualified person who vaccinates his or her own dog shall comply with the vaccination certificate and tag requirement provisions of subsection (1) of this section and the administrative regulations promulgated under KRS 258.075.
Page 3 of 3 HB021210.100 - 1478 - XXXX 2/6/2026 10:36 AM GA
Signed by Governor April 13, 2026.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the definitions related to rabies vaccinations and revises the requirements for vaccination certificates in KRS 258.005 and KRS 258.015.

  • KRS 258.005

    means a licensed practitioner of veterinary medicine

    It clarifies the definition of 'Veterinarian' by removing unnecessary wording.

  • KRS 258.015

    the

    It simplifies the reference to 'veterinarian' by removing 'the' before it.

Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 104)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  5. received in House

  6. 3rd reading, passed 38-0

  7. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 27 2026

  8. 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar

  10. to Agriculture (S)

  11. to Committee on Committees (S)

  12. received in Senate

  13. 3rd reading, passed 92-0

  14. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 06 2026

  15. 2nd reading, to Rules

  16. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  17. reassigned to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

  18. to Agriculture (H)

  19. to Committee on Committees (H)

  20. introduced in House

Sponsors

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 134 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (134)

134 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

CONSENT PASSAGE OF HB 212

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 33000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gary Clemons Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
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 Yea

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Pass

Passed 92 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18002
Republican 73006
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 92008
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Not Voting
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Not Voting
Thomas Huff Republican Not Voting
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 212 do?
Amend KRS 258.005 to define "veterinarian" and "veterinary technician"; amend KRS 258.015 to authorize a Kentucky-licensed veterinary technician to vaccinate a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies; require that a Kentucky-licensed veterinary technician authorized to vaccinate a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies be under the direct supervision of a veterinarian that is located on the premises of the facility.
Who sponsors HB 212?
HB 212 is sponsored by Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democrat), Chris Freeland (Republican), and Susan Witten (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 212?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
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