AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Park.

UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 868
Page 1 of 2
XXXX 1/5/2026 3:26 PM Jacketed
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Park. 1
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: 2
Section 1. KRS 148.280 is amended to read as follows: 3
(1) The commission: 4
(a) Shall have the authority and control of such property as now is under its 5
custody and control, and of such property as may hereafter be placed under its 6
control or tran sferred to it by the State Property and Buildings Commission, 7
for any purpose mentioned in this section; 8
(b) May erect and repair buildings on the Kentucky Horse Park and make any and 9
all necessary or proper improvements, and generally carry on a program o f 10
development and extension of facilities designed to accomplish the objectives 11
defined in this section; and 12
(c) Shall promote the progress of the state and stimulate public interest in the 13
advancement and development of the state by providing the facilities of the 14
Kentucky Horse Park for exhibitionary, competitive, and other events relative 15
to various aspects of the horse industry and other functions calculated to 16
advance and enhance the tourist industry, economy, entertainment, cultural, 17
and educational interests of the public. 18
(2) The commission may take, acquire, and hold property, and all interest herein, by 19
deed, gift, devise, bequest, lease, or by transfer from the state property so acquired 20
in the manner provided by law, and may dispose of any property so acquired in the 21
manner provided by law. 22
(3) The commission may promulgate administrative regulations in acc ordance with 23
KRS Chapter 13A to govern the operation, maintenance, or use of property under 24
its custody and control, as are necessary to: 25
(a) Maintain decency and good order; 26
(b) Protect the peace or safety of the general public; 27
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 868
Page 2 of 2
XXXX 1/5/2026 3:26 PM Jacketed
(c) Protect the public interest, convenience, or necessity;[ and] 1
(d) Govern the operation, maintenance, or use of the Kentucky Horse Park; and 2
(e) Exercise the authority granted in subsection (4)(d) of this section. 3
(4) The commission may: 4
(a) Employ or contract with other persons , firms, or corporations the commission 5
may deem necessary or desirable to accomplish its duties and functions; may 6
fix the compensation and the terms of employment or contract of those 7
employed or contracted with; and may assign to them duties and 8
responsibilities the commission may determine, including the responsibility of 9
actual operation of any or all of the facilities under the control of the 10
commission; 11
(b) Purchase liability insurance for the members and executive officers exempted 12
from the classified service of the state by KRS 18A.115;[ and] 13
(c) Operate shows and expositions that support the purpose and function of the 14
Kentucky Horse Park; and 15
(d) Through the president, eject or exclude from Kentucky Horse Park property 16
any person: 17
1. Whose partici pation in Olympic, Paralympic, or equestrian sports or 18
activities has been restricted by the United States Center for 19
SafeSport; or 20
2. Who engages or has engaged in conduct that would negatively impact 21
the safety and security of park attendees. 22