AN ACT relating to legislative ethics.

Amend KRS 6.691 to increase the maximum penalty that may be imposed by the Legislative Ethics Commission from $2,000 to $10,000.

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: January 14, 2026

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This bill would raise the maximum fine that the Legislative Ethics Commission can charge when lawmakers or others break legislative ethics rules. Currently the top penalty is $2,000; this bill would increase that ceiling to $10,000. Who it may affect: current and former Kentucky legislators and others subject to legislative ethics rules.

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