HB139
Log in to followAN 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…
Introduced: January 7, 2026
Last action: April 14, 2026
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).
Plain-language summary
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
Primary Sponsor
Co-sponsors (6)
Roll calls
House: 3rd reading, passed 92-1 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)
Senate: 3rd reading, passed 31-6 with Committee Substitute (1)
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