Kentucky SB102 Allows Former Troopers Return to Service
Summary
Kentucky SB102, signed by the Governor on April 9, 2026, amends KRS 16.197 to allow individuals previously appointed as Kentucky State Police Trooper R Class or commercial vehicle enforcement officer R Class to return to service after 1 month of separation but no more than 60 months following their latest separation date. The Act declares an emergency and takes effect upon signing.
What changed
Kentucky SB102 modifies KRS 16.197 to establish a pathway for former Kentucky State Police Trooper R Class and commercial vehicle enforcement officer R Class employees to return to service. The amendment sets a minimum separation period of 1 month and a maximum window of 60 months from the individual's latest separation date. An emergency clause makes the Act effective immediately upon signature.
For affected individuals and the Kentucky State Police Department, this change creates a clearer and more accessible reemployment pathway. Former employees previously outside reappointment eligibility may now qualify. The Department should update HR systems, training re-entry protocols, and communicate the expanded eligibility window to eligible former employees considering return to service.
What to do next
- Review separation dates of former Trooper R Class or commercial vehicle enforcement officers against the 60-month eligibility window
- Update administrative policies for reappointment processing under the amended KRS 16.197
- Monitor for emergency implementation guidance from Kentucky State Police Department
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ChangeBridge / Kentucky / SB102 Signed by Governor SB102 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-09
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky State Police and declaring an emergency.
Amend KRS 16.197 to allow an individual previously appointed to Trooper R Class or commercial vehicle enforcement officer R class to return to service with the Department of Kentucky State Police after 1 month of separation from service but no more than 60 months following the individual's latest separation date from service.
Bill Details
State Kentucky
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb102....
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Sponsors
Aaron Reed (Sen - R) Matthew Deneen (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-09 S signed by Governor 2026-03-31 S delivered to Governor 2026-03-31 S enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House 2026-03-31 S enrolled, signed by President of the Senate 2026-03-31 S passed 38-0 2026-03-31 S Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) 2026-03-27 S passed over and retained for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) 2026-03-27 S posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) 2026-03-27 S taken from Rules 2026-03-27 S to Rules (S) 2026-03-27 S received in Senate 2026-03-26 H 3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) 2026-03-25 H posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 26 2026 2026-03-25 H 2nd reading, to Rules 2026-03-24 H floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed 2026-03-24 H reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar 2026-03-20 H to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) 2026-02-04 H to Committee on Committees (H) 2026-02-04 H received in House 2026-02-03 S passed 38-0 2026-02-03 S floor amendment (1) withdrawn 2026-02-03 S 3rd reading 2026-02-02 S floor amendment (1) filed 2026-01-30 S posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 03 2026 2026-01-30 S 2nd reading, to Rules 2026-01-29 S reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar 2026-01-28 S to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) 2026-01-15 S to Committee on Committees (S) 2026-01-15 S introduced in Senate
Votes
2026-02-03 Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3795 Yea: 38 Nay: 0 2026-03-26 House: Veto Override RCS# 331 Yea: 93 Nay: 0 2026-03-31 Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4073 Yea: 38 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-15 S Committee on Committees 2026-01-28 S Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection 2026-01-30 S Rules 2026-02-04 H Committee On Committees 2026-03-20 H Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection 2026-03-25 H Rules 2026-03-27 S Rules
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