HB283
Log in to followAN ACT relating to adversarial foreign transactions in the Commonwealth.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39G to define "center," "executive director," "foreign enterprise," and "resident of the Commonwealth"; prohibit a resident of the Commonwealth from engaging in a transaction with a foreign enterprise if the transaction would result in foreign control of intellectual property, infrastructure, technology, or assets critical to the economic security of the Commonwealth, obstruction of counter-intelligence efforts, or would compromise the economic security of the Commonwealth; require the Kentucky Intelligence…
Introduced: January 9, 2026
Last action: April 1, 2026
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This bill would prohibit Kentucky residents from entering into business transactions with foreign companies if those transactions could give foreign interests control over critical technology, infrastructure, or other assets important to Kentucky's economic security. It sets up a review and investigation process through the Kentucky Intelligence Fusion Center, which would assess potential threats, refer serious cases to the Attorney General or federal authorities, and report its findings to a legislative oversight committee at least twice…
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