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Member Briefing on HB 557: Reshaping the Shared Responsibility of County Jails
Date: February 9, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Eastern
Location: Virtual
Join KACo staff for a virtual member briefing on HB 557, a comprehensive proposal focused on strengthening Kentucky’s county jail system and restoring balance to the shared responsibility between the state and counties. This briefing will walk through key points of the bill, including incentives for regional jails, reimbursement for pre-trial felony detainees, and updates to the state inmate housing model. We'll discuss next steps for county officials to help move HB 557 across the finish line.
