BLEDSOE BILL TO STRENGTHEN SAFETY AT
KENTUCKY HORSE PARK APPROVED BY STATE HOUSE
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 31, 2026) — The House has approved Senate Bill (SB) 68, sponsored by Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe, R-Lexington, which enhances safety at the Kentucky Horse Park by giving park leadership clearer authority to remove individuals who pose a risk to the well-being of guests, staff or participants.
Bledsoe’s SB 68 allows the Kentucky Horse Park Commission, through its president, to eject or bar individuals from park property who engage or have engaged in conduct that would negatively impact the safety and security of park attendees
The bill also affirms and clarifies the commission’s authority to oversee park operations and ensure public safety on its grounds. It would additionally allow the commission to establish administrative regulations regarding ejections and exclusions from park property.
“As home to the world-renowned Kentucky Horse Park and the Kentucky Derby, the commonwealth holds a central place in the international equestrian community,” Bledsoe said. This bill reflects the responsibility the legislature and the horse park hold in protecting that legacy while ensuring the safety of all who visit, work and compete here.”
House modifications to the bill
SB 68 was carried in the House by Rep. Josh Bray, R-Mount Vernon, and was amended on the floor by Kevin Jackson, R-Bowling Green. Jackson's amendment incorporates language from House Bill 731, reducing the number of nominees the Kentucky League of Cities and the Kentucky Association of Counties must submit to the governor for the Geographic Information Advisory Council from six to three.
If concurred with in the Senate, delivered to the governor, and ultimately enacted, SB 68 would align Kentucky policy with national standards for sports safety and help prevent dangerous individuals from accessing the park or participating in its events.
Click here to find SB 68 and to review other legislation being considered in the waning days of the 2026 Legislative Session.