By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
Three House bills that were cosponsored by Barren County State Representative Steve Riley are now law in Kentucky.
Kentucky’s General Assembly convened for the 2026 Regular Session on Jan. 6, according to the Legislative Calendar. The 10-day period when Governor Andy Beshear can either sign or veto bills that made it to his desk began on April 2 and goes until April 13, after which time the Republican supermajority can override vetoes if they so choose.
With just three days left in the veto period, House Bills 188, 189, and 422 are Kentucky law. These three House of Representative bills are cosponsored by Riley, from Glasgow.
House Bill 188 expands the third-degree assault charge to include healthcare providers in jails and adds jailers, deputy jailers, and correctional officers to the list of public safety employees eligible; House Bill 189 “prohibit a person from remaining on any portion of a state-maintained right-of-way that is not designated for pedestrian use;” and House Bill 422 change parole for violent offenders and mandatory reentry supervision.
House Bills 188 and 422 were signed by Beshear and House Bill 189 became law without his signature, according to the Legislative Research Commission.
Several Riley-backed bills are also on Beshear’s desk, awaiting his executive action, such as HB 257 and HB 689.
Key Facts
– Three House bills cosponsored by Barren County Rep. Steve Riley are now law in Kentucky
– House Bill 188 expands third-degree assault protections to certain jail staff and health care providers
– House Bill 189 bans remaining on state rights-of-way not designated for pedestrians
– House Bill 422 changes parole and mandatory reentry supervision for violent offenders
– Gov. Andy Beshear signed HB 188 and HB 422; HB 189 became law without his signature
– Additional Riley-backed bills, including HB 257 and HB 689, are still awaiting gubernatorial action
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