Introduced
Passed House
Passed Senate
Became law
Last action · April 14, 2026
Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 175)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House
Veto Override
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 116.112 to allow the State Board of Elections to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other governmental agencies to exchange data to assist in investigating violations of election offenses; amend KRS 117.125 to require voting systems and equipment meet or exceed a standard approved by the Election Assistance Commission; amend KRS 117.145 to require that county clerks provide voting equipment with the necessary supplies for write-in votes on the day before any in-person voting…

In effect since April 14, 2026

This act carries an emergency clause, so it took effect as soon as it became law instead of waiting the usual 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill updates several of Kentucky's election laws, covering topics such as data sharing between election agencies to investigate violations, equipment standards for voting systems, filing deadlines and procedures for candidates, and rules around local tax and school board elections. It also makes technical corrections and standardizes several election forms under the Secretary of State. The changes are intended to clarify and update existing election procedures across the state. Who it may affect: county clerks, candidates for public office, school districts, and voters participating in local elections.

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Legislative History

Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Senate Roll Call No. 4165
Passed
Yea: 32
Nay: 6
Apr 14, 2026 · House
House Roll Call No. 459
Passed
Yea: 80
Nay: 20
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 175)
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Received In House (clerical)
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Passed 32-6 (clerical)
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Veto Overridden
Mar 31, 2026 · House
Passed 76-17
Yea: 76
Nay: 17
Absent: 7
Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 31-6 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 31
Nay: 6
Absent: 1
Feb 19, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 92-1 With Committee Substitute (1) And Floor Amendment (1)
Yea: 92
Nay: 1
Absent: 7

Primary Sponsor

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Jennifer Henson Decker

Representative · House District 058

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Jennifer.Decker@kylegislature.gov

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Nicolas Wilson

Representative · House District 082

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nick.wilson@kylegislature.gov
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George Brown

Representative · House District 077

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George.Brown@kylegislature.gov
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Daniel Grossberg

Representative · House District 030

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daniel.grossberg@kylegislature.gov
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John Hodgson

Representative · House District 036

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john.hodgson@kylegislature.gov
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DJ Johnson

Representative · House District 013

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DJ.Johnson@kylegislature.gov
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T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

Co-sponsor
tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov

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