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HB567

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AN ACT relating to open records.

Amend KRS 61.870 to change the definition of "resident of the Commonwealth"; amend KRS 61.872 to allow the official custodian of public records to require government-issued photo identification that includes an address from an applicant requesting to inspect records as proof that they are a resident of the Commonwealth; allow the agency to require a different form of identification or proof if the applicant does not possess photo identification; amend KRS 61.876 to conform.

Local MandateAdvisory Boards, Commissions, and CommitteesBoards and CommissionsBusiness Entities And OrganizationsCitiesCountiesEducation, Elementary and SecondaryLocal GovernmentPublic Records and ReportsSpecial DistrictsSpecial Purpose Governmental EntitiesState AgenciesState EmployeesUniversities and Colleges

Introduced: February 5, 2026

Last action: April 15, 2026

Recommitted To Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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Legislative History

Feb 5, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 5, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 12, 2026 · House
To State Government (H)
Feb 26, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Feb 27, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Mar 2, 2026 · House
Floor Amendment (1) Filed (clerical)
Mar 11, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Thursday, March 12 2026 (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 71-19 With Floor Amendment (1) (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

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Patrick Flannery

Representative · House District 096

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Patrick.Flannery@kylegislature.gov
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Roll calls

March 13, 2026

House: 3rd reading, passed 71-19 with Floor Amendment (1)

Yea: 71
Nay: 19
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April 1, 2026

Senate: Passed 28-6 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (5) and Floor Amendment (2-title)

Yea: 28
Nay: 6