Kentucky 26rs Session Status: Introduced

SB 196 — AN ACT relating to grooming.

Last action — introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

AN ACT relating to grooming.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)

Sponsors

  • A. Reed, L. Tichenor, J. Adams, G. Boswell, S. Funke Frommeyer, S. Madon, A. Mays Bledsoe, R. Mills, M. Nunn, S. Rawlings, C. Richardson, R. Webb, S. West, G. Williams · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • A. Reed, L. Tichenor, J. Adams, G. Boswell, S. Funke Frommeyer, S. Madon, A. Mays Bledsoe, R. Mills, M. Nunn, S. Rawlings, C. Richardson, R. Webb, S. West, G. Williams

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 196 do?
AN ACT relating to grooming.
Who sponsors SB 196?
SB 196 is sponsored by A. Reed, L. Tichenor, J. Adams, G. Boswell, S. Funke Frommeyer, S. Madon, A. Mays Bledsoe, R. Mills, M. Nunn, S. Rawlings, C. Richardson, R. Webb, S. West, G. Williams.
What is the current status of SB 196?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 196?
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