In Committee
2026 Regular Session
HB472
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Create new sections of KRS Chapters 45A, 56, and 65 to require that state and local contracts contain a provision that any iron, steel, or aluminum used in all state and local projects be manufactured in the United States unless a waiver is granted; amend KRS 45A.343, 45A.352, 65.027, 162.070, 164A.575, 176.070, 176.080, and 424.260 to conform; provide that Section 1 to 3 of the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Buy American Act.
ContractsCountiesEconomic DevelopmentEducation, Elementary and SecondaryEducation, FinanceEducation, HigherHighways, Streets, and BridgesHousing, Building, and ConstructionLabor and IndustryLocal GovernmentPublic Buildings and GroundsPublic WorksShort Titles and Popular NamesState AgenciesLocal Mandate
Introduced: January 22, 2026
Last action: January 30, 2026
To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Legislative History
Jan 22, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 22, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 30, 2026 · House
To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Primary Sponsor
Patrick.Flannery@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (11)
jared.bauman@kylegislature.gov
John.Blanton@kylegislature.gov
emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov
Al.Gentry@kylegislature.gov
Nima.Kulkarni@kylegislature.gov
Jason.Nemes@kylegislature.gov
rachel.roarx@kylegislature.gov
Scott.Sharp@kylegislature.gov
aaron.thompson@kylegislature.gov
Richard.White@kylegislature.gov
Lisa.Willner@kylegislature.gov