Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 33 — AN ACT relating to recovery residences.

Last action — to Health Services (H)

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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Likely to advance 68% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 222.504 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to notify local governments when a recovery residence initiates the certification process with a certifying organization, becomes certified, or receives disciplinary action from the cabinet; require the cabinet to provide the recovery residence contact information and consider recovery residence information to be public record; amend KRS 222.510 to permit local governments to maintain a registry of recovery residences and consider the information a public record.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

51 added · 55 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 33 has made some important changes regarding the information required from recovery residences. Specifically, it removed the obligation for these facilities to provide the address as a public record, which helps safeguard their location from being publicly disclosed. This change is significant because it aims to protect the privacy and safety of individuals seeking recovery services while still allowing local governments and law enforcement to access necessary information. Additionally, it clarifies the penalties for noncompliance, ensuring that recovery residences can face fines and legal action if they fail to adhere to regulations.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 394 AN ACT relating to recovery residences.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 33/GA AN ACT relating to recovery residences.
(e) Post on its website the name of each certifying organization approved by the cabinet;[ and] (f) Notify local governments with appropriate jurisdiction:
(e) Post on its website the name of each certifying organization approved by the cabinet;
and (f) Notify local governments with appropriate jurisdiction:
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Name, phone number, and address of the residence;
Name, phone number, and address of the residence[ of receipt of proof of certification from a recovery residence within thirty (30) days of receipt of proof of certification].
and (g) Consider the information in paragraph (f) of this subsection to be a public record under KRS 61.870 to 61.884 and open to public inspection during all normal business hours and times[ of receipt of proof of certification from a recovery residence within thirty (30) days of receipt of proof of certification].
(2) The cabinet shall not disclose the address of a recovery residence except to local governments, local law enforcement, and emergency personnel.
(2) [The cabinet shall not disclose the address of a recovery residence except to local governments, local law enforcement, and emergency personnel.
(3) The cabinet may:
(3) ]The cabinet may:
(3)[(4)] If a recovery residence violates any provision of this section, KRS 222.502, or any administrative regulation promulgated thereunder, the cabinet and local governments are hereby granted the authority and legal standing necessary to impose civil fines as permitted under subsection (4)[(5)] of this section and to initiate appropriate legal action to compel a recovery residence that is operating in violation of KRS 222.502 to cease operating.
(4) If a recovery residence violates any provision of this section, KRS 222.502, or any administrative regulation promulgated thereunder, the cabinet and local governments are hereby granted the authority and legal standing necessary to impose civil fines as permitted under subsection (5) of this section and to initiate appropriate legal action to compel a recovery residence that is operating in violation of KRS 222.502 to cease operating.
(4)[(5)] (a) Any certified recovery residence or other person operating a recovery residence who knowingly fails to submit any report, data, or other information as may be required by the cabinet through the promulgation of an administrative regulation or by a local government through the enactment of a local ordinance or who submits fraudulent reports, data, or information may Page 2 of 3 BR039400.100 - 394 - XXXX 2/27/2026 10:44 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 394 be subject to civil fines established by the cabinet through the promulgation of an administrative regulation or by a local government through the enactment of a local ordinance.
(5) (a) Any certified recovery residence or other person operating a recovery residence who knowingly fails to submit any report, data, or other information as may be required by the cabinet through the promulgation of an administrative regulation or by a local government through the enactment of a local ordinance or who submits fraudulent reports, data, or information may be subject to civil fines established by the cabinet through the promulgation of an administrative regulation or by a local government through the enactment Page 2 of 3 SB003310.100 - 394 - XXXX 2/27/2026 11:06 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 33/GA of a local ordinance.
(5)[(6)] Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a recovery residence that furnishes proof of current certification from a certifying organization to a local government shall be presumed by the local government to be in compliance with this section and KRS 222.500, 222.502, 222.506, 222.508, and 222.510.
(6) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a recovery residence that furnishes proof of current certification from a certifying organization to a local government shall be presumed by the local government to be in compliance with this section and KRS 222.500, 222.502, 222.506, 222.508, and 222.510.
The registry shall be considered a public record under KRS 61.870 to 61.884 and open to public inspection during all normal business hours and times.
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The bill updates requirements for certified recovery residences and empowers local governments to maintain a registry of such residences.

  • KRS 222.504

    of receipt of proof of certification from a recovery residence within thirty (30) days of receipt of proof of certification → of receipt, of contact information for each recovery residence, including the: a. Name and phone number of the owner; b. Name, phone number, and email address of the primary contact; and c. Name, phone number, and address of the residence

    This change specifies additional notification requirements for local governments regarding recovery residencies.

  • KRS 222.510

    Local governments with appropriate jurisdiction may maintain a registry of recovery residences, including the information listed in subsection (1)(f) of Section 1 of this Act.

    This addition allows local governments to create a registry for certified recovery residences.

Action History

  1. to Health Services (H)

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. received in House

  4. 3rd reading, passed 35-0 with Floor Amendment (1)

  5. passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day

  6. passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day

  7. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25 2026

  8. 2nd reading, to Rules

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  10. floor amendment (1) filed

  11. to State & Local Government (S)

  12. to Committee on Committees (S)

  13. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (135)

135 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASS SB 33 w/ SFA 1

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 30003
Total 35003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
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 Not Voting
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 33 do?
Amend KRS 222.504 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to notify local governments when a recovery residence initiates the certification process with a certifying organization, becomes certified, or receives disciplinary action from the cabinet; require the cabinet to provide the recovery residence contact information and consider recovery residence information to be public record; amend KRS 222.510 to permit local governments to maintain a registry of recovery residences and consider the information a public record.
Who sponsors SB 33?
SB 33 is sponsored by Steve Rawlings (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), and Reginald L. Thomas (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 33?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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