HB 889·KY·house
AN ACT relating to operations within the Department of Corrections and declaring an emergency.
Passed One ChamberFiled Mar 4, 2026
Latest Action
to Committee on Committees (S)
Mar 24, 2026
Summary
HB 889 updates the law to list the exact divisions that make up the Department of Corrections, including new units for medical, mental health, education, and reentry services. It declares an emergency so the department can meet the care and capacity needs of the inmate population. The changes take effect once the bill is signed by the governor.
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