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

HB 56 — AN ACT relating to programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 23)

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

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 03, 2026.

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  • 2 sponsors

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Summary

Amend KRS 247.234 to require amusement rides and attractions business registrants and insurance carriers to notify the Department of Agriculture of each intended operating site that is open to the public and specify that the tag issued upon inspection will be valid for 1 year from the date of issue; amend KRS 251.355 establish a process for the Department of Agriculture to issue violation notice and assess civil fines before the suspension or revocation of a grain dealer's license; permits a licensee to contest the violation notice with the Department of Agriculture prior to appeal to either the Franklin Circuit Court or to the respondent's local circuit court; amend KRS 260.600 to update the expiration of an egg dealer license to January 31, in accordance with similar licenses issued by the Department of Agriculture; amend KRS 246.220 and 260.540 to conform; repeal KRS 248.005, 248.010, 248.015, 248.025, 248.035, 248.280, 248.290, 248.300, 248.310, 248.320, 248.330, 248.340, 248.350, 248.353, 248.355, 248.370, 248.380, 248.391, 248.400, 248.410, 248.420, 248.430, 248.440, 248.450, 248.460, 248.990, relating to tobacco; repeal KRS 260.570, relating to the Egg Marketing Board.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 56/GA AN ACT relating to programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.
CHAPTER 23 1 CHAPTER 23 ( HB 56 ) AN ACT relating to programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.
Every registrant and insurance carrier of these policies shall notify the department at least thirty (30) days prior to cancellation of a policy for mobile amusement rides or Page 1 of 13 HB005610.100 - 1210 - XXXX 1/28/2026 2:40 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 56/GA attractions and at least ten (10) days prior to cancellation of a policy for permanent amusement rides or attractions.
Every registrant and insurance carrier of these policies shall notify the department at least thirty (30) days prior to cancellation of a policy for mobile amusement rides or attractions and at least ten (10) days prior to cancellation of a policy for permanent amusement rides or attractions.
Page 2 of 13 HB005610.100 - 1210 - XXXX 1/28/2026 2:40 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 56/GA (4) (a) In addition to the inspection required in subsection (3)(e) of this section, the department may inspect amusement rides and attractions without notice at any time while operating in this state.
(4) (a) In addition to the inspection required in subsection (3)(e) of this section, the department may inspect amusement rides and attractions without notice at any time while operating in this state.
The corrections of these safety violations shall comply with accepted standards of safety, and shall be accomplished prior to operating the equipment in this state.
The corrections of these safety violations Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY shall comply with accepted standards of safety, and shall be accomplished prior to operating the equipment in this state.
Conduct a pre-opening inspection and test of the ride or attraction prior Page 3 of 13 HB005610.100 - 1210 - XXXX 1/28/2026 2:40 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 56/GA to admitting the public each day the ride or attraction is intended to be used;
Conduct a pre-opening inspection and test of the ride or attraction prior to admitting the public each day the ride or attraction is intended to be used;
(4) No person shall own, control, operate, or manage any public warehouse in which Page 4 of 13 HB005610.100 - 1210 - XXXX 1/28/2026 2:40 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 56/GA grain is stored for compensation in the Commonwealth without holding a valid grain warehouse operator license issued by the department.
(4) No person shall own, control, operate, or manage any public warehouse in which grain is stored for compensation in the Commonwealth without holding a valid grain warehouse operator license issued by the department.
Any changes to the schedule of fees shall be approved by a majority vote of the board.
Any changes to the schedule of fees shall be approved CHAPTER 23 3 by a majority vote of the board.
Page 5 of 13 HB005610.100 - 1210 - XXXX 1/28/2026 2:40 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 56/GA (11) Any person receiving a notice of violation may contest the notice by submitting to the department a written request for a hearing in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B within thirty (30) days of receipt.
(11) Any person receiving a notice of violation may contest the notice by submitting to the department a written request for a hearing in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B within thirty (30) days of receipt.
(a) Retailers ................................................................................................$20.00 (b) Shell egg dealers, distributors, wholesalers, producers, and packers within Page 6 of 13 HB005610.100 - 1210 - XXXX 1/28/2026 2:40 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 56/GA Kentucky or out-of-state:
(a) Retailers ....................................................................................................................$20.00 (b) Shell egg dealers, distributors, wholesalers, producers, and packers within Kentucky or out-of-state:
1-25 cases or 1-750 dozen ..............................................................$20.00 26-50 cases or 751-1500 dozen ......................................................$30.00 Over 50 cases or over 1500 dozen ..................................................$50.00 (c) Specialty egg processors, dealers, and wholesalers within Kentucky or out-of-state .........................................................................$50.00.
1-25 cases or 1-750 dozen .....................................................................................$20.00 26-50 cases or 751-1500 dozen .............................................................................$30.00 Over 50 cases or over 1500 dozen ........................................................................$50.00 (c) Specialty egg processors, dealers, and wholesalers within Kentucky or out-of-state .................................................................................................$50.00.
All reports and fees are due monthly and shall be received by the department prior to the fifteenth of the month following the month of activity, unless there is an agreement with the department to report and pay these fees on a quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis.
All reports and fees are due monthly and shall be received by the department prior to the fifteenth of the month following the month of activity, unless there is an agreement Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY with the department to report and pay these fees on a quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis.
(6) Those that are exempt from licensing under KRS 260.550 are not exempt from inspection, with the exception of consumers.[ The shell eggs or egg products used by these persons are not exempt from the required assessment fee.] Page 7 of 13 HB005610.100 - 1210 - XXXX 1/28/2026 2:40 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 56/GA Section 4.
(6) Those that are exempt from licensing under KRS 260.550 are not exempt from inspection, with the exception of consumers.[ The shell eggs or egg products used by these persons are not exempt from the required assessment fee.] Section 4.
Page 8 of 13 HB005610.100 - 1210 - XXXX 1/28/2026 2:40 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 56/GA (2)[ "Board" means the Egg Marketing Board;
(2)[ "Board" means the Egg Marketing Board;
(11)[(12)] "Distributor" means any person who sells, offers, or otherwise exposes shell eggs or egg products to a wholesaler, retailer, or food service facility.
CHAPTER 23 5 (11)[(12)] "Distributor" means any person who sells, offers, or otherwise exposes shell eggs or egg products to a wholesaler, retailer, or food service facility.
Page 9 of 13 HB005610.100 - 1210 - XXXX 1/28/2026 2:40 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 56/GA (12)[(13)] "Egg product" means processed and convenience forms of eggs for home and commercial use, including hard-cooked, or specialty egg products and pasteurized liquid, pasteurized frozen, or pasteurized dried egg products;
(12)[(13)] "Egg product" means processed and convenience forms of eggs for home and commercial use, including hard-cooked, or specialty egg products and pasteurized liquid, pasteurized frozen, or pasteurized dried egg products;
(21)[(22)] "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, or any other type of business entity that traffics in, handles, or sells Page 10 of 13 HB005610.100 - 1210 - XXXX 1/28/2026 2:40 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 56/GA eggs, and shall include any trustee, receiver, or similar representative;
(21)[(22)] "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, or any other type of business entity that traffics in, handles, or sells eggs, and shall include any trustee, receiver, or similar representative;
long rolls of hard- cooked eggs;
long rolls of hard-cooked eggs;
and specially coated shelf-stable Page 11 of 13 HB005610.100 - 1210 - XXXX 1/28/2026 2:40 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 56/GA hard-cooked eggs.
and specially coated shelf-stable hard-cooked eggs.
(30)[(31)] "Stop order" means an order issued by an inspector or other authorized agent of the department removing the shell egg or egg products from sale until a release or change of order has been issued by an inspector or authorized agent of the department;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (30)[(31)] "Stop order" means an order issued by an inspector or other authorized agent of the department removing the shell egg or egg products from sale until a release or change of order has been issued by an inspector or authorized agent of the department;
Page 12 of 13 HB005610.100 - 1210 - XXXX 1/28/2026 2:40 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 56/GA 248.290 Warehouse license -- Fees.
248.290 Warehouse license -- Fees.
Page 13 of 13 HB005610.100 - 1210 - XXXX 1/28/2026 2:40 PM GA
CHAPTER 23 7 Signed by Governor April 3, 2026.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the regulations and requirements for amusement ride or attraction businesses and grain dealer licenses in Kentucky.

  • KRS 247.234

    may be prepaid[, but shall be paid no later than the day of the inspection] → may be prepaid.

    The owner of the amusement ride or attraction is no longer required to pay inspection costs by the day of the inspection.

  • KRS 247.234

    permit seal → inspection tag

    The terminology for the required tag for amusement rides and attractions has been changed from 'permit seal' to 'inspection tag'.

  • KRS 247.234

    In addition, the amusement safety inspector shall conspicuously post a public notice on or near the amusement ride or attraction. The notice shall adequately inform the public of the safety violation present.

    The requirement for posting a public notice of safety violations has been removed.

  • KRS 247.234

    An owner of an amusement ride or attraction shall: 1. Conduct a pre-opening inspection and test of the ride or attraction prior to admitting the public each day the ride or attraction is intended to be used; and 2. Maintain for at least the previous twelve (12) months a signed record of the required pre-opening inspections and tests and any other pertinent information as required by the department.

    Owners are now required to conduct and keep records of pre-opening inspections and tests for amusement rides or attractions.

  • KRS 247.234

    The department may revoke the registration of any owner who fails to conduct the required pre-opening inspections and tests or to maintain the required reports.

    The department gains authority to revoke the registration of owners failing to perform required inspections or maintain necessary reports.

  • KRS 247.234

    assessed upon a person for violations of KRS 247.232 to 247.236 shall remain in effect and shall permanently remain on record with the department regardless of whether the person: → assessed upon a person for violations of KRS 247.232 to 247.236 shall remain in effect and shall permanently remain on record with the department regardless of whether the person:

    The provision regarding the permanence of recorded civil penalties has been clarified to specify the affecting situations.

  • KRS 247.234

    Operate amusement rides individually, as a sole proprietorship, or as part of a partnership or corporation;

    The clause about operating amusement rides has been streamlined in context with the permanence of civil penalties.

  • KRS 251.355

    has violated a provision of this chapter or any administrative regulation promulgated under this chapter. → has violated a provision of this chapter or any administrative regulation.

    The citation for the grounds of assessing civil fines for grain dealer licenses has been simplified.

Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 23)

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

  8. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026

  9. 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

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

  11. to Agriculture (S)

  12. to Committee on Committees (S)

  13. received in Senate

  14. 3rd reading, passed 94-0

  15. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

  16. 2nd reading, to Rules

  17. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  18. to Agriculture (H)

  19. to Committee on Committees (H)

  20. introduced in House

Sponsors

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Votes

CONSENT PASSAGE OF HB 56

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 94 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 20000
Republican 73006
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 94006
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
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 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 Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
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 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 56 do?
Amend KRS 247.234 to require amusement rides and attractions business registrants and insurance carriers to notify the Department of Agriculture of each intended operating site that is open to the public and specify that the tag issued upon inspection will be valid for 1 year from the date of issue; amend KRS 251.355 establish a process for the Department of Agriculture to issue violation notice and assess civil fines before the suspension or revocation of a grain dealer's license; permits a licensee to contest the violation notice with the Department of Agriculture prior to appeal to either the Franklin Circuit Court or to the respondent's local circuit court; amend KRS 260.600 to update the expiration of an egg dealer license to January 31, in accordance with similar licenses issued by the Department of Agriculture; amend KRS 246.220 and 260.540 to conform; repeal KRS 248.005, 248.010, 248.015, 248.025, 248.035, 248.280, 248.290, 248.300, 248.310, 248.320, 248.330, 248.340, 248.350, 248.353, 248.355, 248.370, 248.380, 248.391, 248.400, 248.410, 248.420, 248.430, 248.440, 248.450, 248.460, 248.990, relating to tobacco; repeal KRS 260.570, relating to the Egg Marketing Board.
Who sponsors HB 56?
HB 56 is sponsored by Chad Aull (Democrat) and Daniel Fister (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 56?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
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