Introduced January 7, 2026
HB179
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to establish a children's health and welfare fiscal impact statement to evaluate the potential costs that would be incurred by the state or a local government by passing certain legislation; specify the requirements and components of the statement; require state agencies and local governments to respond to requests for information relating to the statements; require the Attorney General to certify, upon request, if a proposal constitutes a state mandate; authorize the director of the Legislative Research Commission to implement policies and procedures necessary to produce the statements.
Plain-language summary
This bill would require Kentucky lawmakers to assess the financial costs to the state and local governments before passing laws that affect children's health and welfare. It sets out what must be included in these cost evaluations, who must provide information to complete them, and gives the Attorney General a role in confirming when a proposal creates a new government requirement. The goal is to give legislators a clearer financial picture of how proposed laws…
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Stalker
Representative · House District 034
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