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AN ACT relating to the presession filing of bills.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to allow members and members-elect of the General Assembly to prefile bills and resolutions for introduction at the next succeeding regular legislative session; require the prefiled bills and resolutions to be published on the Legislative Research Commission's website.

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: January 14, 2026

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This bill would allow Kentucky lawmakers, including newly elected members who have not yet taken office, to submit bills and resolutions before a legislative session officially begins. Any bills filed early this way would be posted publicly on the Legislative Research Commission's website for anyone to view. Who it may affect: Kentucky voters and residents who follow the state legislature, as well as current and incoming members of the General Assembly.

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Jan 7, 2026 · House
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Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 14, 2026 · House
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Rachel Roarx

Representative · House District 038

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rachel.roarx@kylegislature.gov
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George Brown

Representative · House District 077

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George.Brown@kylegislature.gov