Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 256 — AN ACT relating to interscholastic athletics.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

Amend KRS 156.070 to require the Kentucky Board of Education or any agency designated to manage interscholastic athletics to train administrators and coaches on how to prevent suicide.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends KRS 156.070 to add requirements related to child dependency reporting in interscholastic athletics, and to establish participation rules based on biological sex.

  • KRS 156.070

    Any interscholastic athletics participation consent form that is adopted by the Kentucky Board of Education or any organization or agency designated by the state board to manage interscholastic athletics shall include the following information: → Any interscholastic athletics participation consent form that is adopted by the Kentucky Board of Education or any organization or agency designated by the state board to manage interscholastic athletics shall include the following information: a. A student-athlete may report instances of child dependency, neglect, and abuse to any adult; b. Any person who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child is dependent, neglected, or abused shall report that information pursuant to KRS 620.030; and c. References to instructions on reporting child dependency, neglect, and abuse, including KRS 620.030.

    The bill expands the consent form to include information on child dependency reporting.

  • KRS 156.070

    Procedures for reporting child dependency, neglect, and abuse under KRS 620.030; and → Procedures for reporting child dependency, neglect, and abuse under KRS 620.030; and c. How to prevent suicide through the identification of risk factors and warning signs along with other high-quality, evidence-based information for the prevention of suicide.

    The bill adds a requirement for training on suicide prevention for administrators and coaches.

  • KRS 156.070

    1. A member school shall designate all athletic teams, activities, and sports for students in grades six (6) through twelve (12) as one (1) of the following categories: a. "Boys"; b. "Coed"; or c. "Girls";

    The bill requires schools to categorize athletic teams based on gender.

  • KRS 156.070

    2. The sex of a student for the purpose of determining eligibility to participate in an athletic activity or sport shall be determined by: a. A student's biological sex as indicated on the student's original, unedited birth certificate issued at the time of birth; or

    The bill establishes that eligibility for sports will be determined by biological sex as listed on birth certificates.

  • KRS 156.070

    3. a. An athletic activity or sport designated as "girls" for students in grades six (6) through twelve (12) shall not be open to members of the male sex.

    The bill prohibits males from participating in girls' designated sports.

Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 256 do?
Amend KRS 156.070 to require the Kentucky Board of Education or any agency designated to manage interscholastic athletics to train administrators and coaches on how to prevent suicide.
Who sponsors SB 256?
SB 256 is sponsored by Cassie Chambers Armstrong (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 256?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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