AN ACT relating to animal health emergencies and declaring an emergency.

Summary

SB 155 adds new definitions, including “animal health emergency,” to Kentucky’s emergency statutes and clarifies the roles of state and local officials. It gives the governor broader authority to declare emergencies, direct response actions, and temporarily seize non‑firearm property for public use during a crisis. The changes aim to improve coordination and response when livestock or other domesticated animals face disease or other threats.

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