Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HB636: AN ACT relating to civil immunity for animal rescue.
Status: In committee, February 20, 2026
Amend KRS 411.245 to establish immunity from civil liability for damage to a vehicle caused by a person removing a domestic animal that is in danger.
What the bill says
An act relating to civil immunity for animal rescue.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT relating to civil immunity for animal rescue. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Section 1. KRS 411.245 is amended to read as follows: (1) A person who enters a vehicle, as defined in KRS 503.010, for the purpose of removing a minor or domestic animal shall be immune from civil liability for any resulting damage to the vehicle if the person: (a) Has a reasonable, good faith belief, based upon the circumstances known to the person at the time, that entry into the vehicle is necessary because the minor or domestic animal is in imminent danger of physical injury if not immediately removed from the vehicle; (b) Has contacted local law enforcement, the local fire department, or a emergency telephone service prior to entering the vehicle; (c) Uses no more force than is reasonably necessary under the circumstances to enter the vehicle and remove the minor or domestic animal[ than is reasonably necessary under the circumstances]; and (d) 1. Remains with the minor or domestic animal in a safe location, out of the elements but reasonably close to the vehicle, until law enforcement, firefighters, or other emergency responders arrive; or 2. Reasonably determines that emergency conditions require leaving the scene with the minor or domestic animal, and places written notice on the …
Sponsors
- Rachel Roarx (D, HD-038) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : to Judiciary (H)
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: Animals, Livestock, And Poultry, Safety, Motor Vehicles, Civil Actions, Civil Procedure
Common questions
- What is HB636?
- HB636 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to civil immunity for animal rescue.
- What does HB636 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to civil immunity for animal rescue.
- What is the status of HB636?
- In committee as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: to Judiciary (H) (February 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB636?
- Rachel Roarx (D, HD-038).
- Where is the official record for HB636?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb636.html
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