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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 327: AN ACT relating to pretrial release.

Amend KRS 431.066 to limit the use of money bail to certain high-risk defendants and create a preventive detention process for defendants of select risk levels and charge types; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to establish a preventive detention hearing process and define the limited circumstances in which money bail may be imposed; amend various other sections to conform; repeal KRS 431.021, relating to guaranteed arrest bond certificates.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeLimits money bail to high-risk defendants, reducing pretrial detention for low-risk individuals, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to protect defendant rights and reduce systemic inequities.95% confidence
George Brown (D) Nima Kulkarni (D) Beverly Chester-Burton (D)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 325: AN ACT relating to economic development incentives.

Amend KRS 141.396, relating to the angel investor tax credit, to remove language relating to employee demographics for qualified small businesses from information required; amend KRS 154.20-234, relating to the Angel Investor Program, to remove language relating to employee demographics for qualified small businesses from information required; amend KRS 154.20-240 and 154.20-254 to conform.
Matt Lehman (D)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 319: AN ACT relating to landlords and tenants.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 383 to establish a civil cause of action for a tenant against a landlord who receives a citation for a violation of a local housing code and does not remedy the violation within 90 days; provide that if the cost of the repair exceeds 12 months' rent, the landlord may refund rent and obtain possession of the property within 30 days; establish procedure for determining cost of repair; specify recoverable damages; establish procedure for maintaining a forcible detainer action during the pendency of the tenant's civil action; require rent due during pendency of civil action to be paid into court; declare a waiver of rights to be unenforceable; provide that the Act may be cited as the Make Our Landlords Diligent (M.O.L.D) Act.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tenant legal recourse for landlord non-compliance with housing codes, strengthening tenant protections against unsafe conditions.85% confidence
Daniel Grossberg (D)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 318: AN ACT relating to property rights in name, voice, and likeness.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 365 to define terms; establish property rights in every individual's name, voice, and likeness; establish how the property rights may be transferred or terminated; establish a civil cause of action and damages for unauthorized use of an individual's name, voice, or likeness; provide exceptions; require that an action commence within 4 years of discovery of the violation.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes civil remedies for unauthorized use of name/voice/likness, enhancing data privacy protections in digital contexts per subjects including Information Technology and Technology.90% confidence
Daniel Grossberg (D)
passed · Kentucky · Senate Jan 20, 2026

SR 19: A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Leigh Caroline Reed.

This resolution (SR 19) honors Leigh Caroline Reed, a University of Louisville dental student who died in 2025, by directing the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in her memory. It expresses the Senate's sympathy to her family and community and requires the Clerk to deliver a copy to her family. The resolution has no policy provisions or impact on laws, programs, or specific groups - it is purely a ceremonial tribute. It was adopted by voice vote on January 20, 2026.
Max Wise (R) Jimmy Higdon (R)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 331: AN ACT relating to real property purchased at a master commissioner's sale.

Amend KRS 91.514 and create a new section of KRS Chapter 426 to establish that any residential property that is purchased at a master commissioner's sale or other court-ordered sale in a county that has a land bank authority and was occupied at any time within the 2 years prior to the sale must undergo renovations within 6 months of obtaining the title to the property and must be returned to a state of occupancy within specified time periods; define terms; establish a fine of $100 per day payable to the local government for noncompliance.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires renovations to maintain habitable housing after property purchase, preventing blight and supporting housing stock availability in counties with land banks.85% confidence
Daniel Grossberg (D)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 20, 2026

SB 106: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship.

Amend KRS 164.7874 to include the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Coast Guard Academy, or the United States Merchant Marine Academy to the definition of "participating institution" under the Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship program if the academy enters into the necessary agreements with the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands scholarship access to military academies, increasing educational opportunities under higher education funding program.95% confidence
Phillip Wheeler (R) Matt Nunn (R) Scott Madon (R) Lindsey Tichenor (R)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 315: AN ACT relating to firearms.

Amend KRS 527.010 to define "assault weapon," "bump stock," and "machine gun"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to establish the offense of possession of an assault weapon as a Class D felony; provide exceptions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to establish the offense of possession of a machine gun; provide exceptions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to allow a person who lawfully owns an assault weapon before the effective date of the Act to apply to the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police for a certificate of possession; amend KRS 237.104 to conform.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates Class D felony for assault weapon possession, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties per Crimes And Punishments subject.90% confidence
George Brown (D) Beverly Chester-Burton (D)
passed · Kentucky · Senate Jan 20, 2026

SB 7: AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to define "local official"; require the Transportation Cabinet to expand issuance of renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards in any county in which a permanent regional licensing office is not located by establishing a system between the Transportation Cabinet and a local official to issue renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards for a $25 convenience fee in addition to any other applicable fees; allow counties to enter into an interlocal agreement to share personnel and equipment for issuance; require the Transportation Cabinet to report to the Legislative Research Commission annually on the number of renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards issued under the Act and any effect on wait times at the permanent regional licensing offices; amend KRS 186.531 to remove the 4 year identity document option; amend KRS 186.410, 186.535, and 186.579 to conform; repeal KRS 186.4101, relating to license renewal and reconciliation of 4-year and 8-year license renewal periods; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2027.
Gerald Neal (D) Danny Carroll (R) Greg Elkins (R) Phillip Wheeler (R) Steve West (R)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 20, 2026

HJR 17: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Cerulean Veterans Memorial Bridge in Trigg County.

This bill (HJR 17) is a ceremonial resolution that directs Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet to rename a specific bridge on Kentucky Route 124 in Trigg County as the "Cerulean Veterans Memorial Bridge." It requires the Cabinet to install appropriate signage at the bridge location within 30 days of the resolution taking effect. The bill does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely honors veterans through a public naming designation.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates a memorial bridge honoring veterans, directly recognizing their service per support indicators. No policy changes or funding involved, but ceremonial recognition alignates with 'recognizes veteran service'.90% confidence
Mary Beth Imes (R) Walker Thomas (R)
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