Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · March 13, 2025

(2) Filed

Introduced January 9, 2025

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

HB182

AN ACT relating to government services.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to define "state or local government"; prohibit a state or local government from using the word "free" in a description of a benefit, product, or service financed with public funds.

Local Government Public Assistance Special Districts State Agencies Consolidated Local Governments Unified Local Governments Cities Counties Counties, Urban Charter County Government Counties, Charter Education, Elementary and Secondary Universities and Colleges Local Mandate

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This bill would prohibit state and local governments in Kentucky from using the word "free" to describe benefits, products, or services that are paid for with public funds. The idea is that if taxpayers are funding something, it should not be advertised as free. Who it may affect: state and local government agencies and the Kentuckians who receive or seek information about publicly funded services.

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Legislative History

Jan 9, 2025 · House

In House

Jan 9, 2025 · House

To Committee On Committees (H)

Feb 4, 2025 · House

To State Government (H)

Feb 13, 2025 · House

, 1st Reading, To

Feb 14, 2025 · House

2nd Reading, To Rules

Feb 14, 2025 · House

(1) Filed

Mar 13, 2025 · House

(2) Filed

Primary Sponsor

Deanna Frazier Gordon

Representative · House District 081

Primary sponsor

Deanna.Gordon@kylegislature.gov

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