SB331
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Amend KRS 61.815 to require the presiding officer of a public meeting to provide notice before going into closed session of the general nature of business to be discussed, the reason for the closed session, and any persons not members of the board, commission, committee, authority, council, or governing body of the public agency who will be present; require the closed session to be recorded by video or audio and stored for 180 days; exempt…
Introduced: March 2, 2026
Last action: March 2, 2026
Plain-language summary
This bill changes the rules that Kentucky government agencies must follow when holding public meetings. It requires agencies to post meeting agendas in advance, include at least 15 minutes of public comment at regular and special meetings, and prohibits agencies from requiring attendees to give their name or address before speaking. It also adds new requirements for closed sessions, including recording them for 180 days, and raises the penalty paid to people who successfully sue…
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