AN ACT relating to animal control officers.

Summary

The bill mandates that every animal control officer in Kentucky receive evidence‑based training on how to identify and report child abuse, neglect, and the link between animal cruelty and other interpersonal violence. Current officers must finish the training by Jan 31 2027, and any officer hired after that date must complete it within 120 days of starting work. The aim is to improve early detection of abuse and protect vulnerable people and animals.

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