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Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 30, 2026

To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Introduced January 22, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB472

AN ACT relating to public contracts.

Short title: Kentucky Buy American Act

Create new sections of KRS Chapters 45A, 56, and 65 to require that state and local contracts contain a provision that any iron, steel, or aluminum used in all state and local projects be manufactured in the United States unless a waiver is granted; amend KRS 45A.343, 45A.352, 65.027, 162.070, 164A.575, 176.070, 176.080, and 424.260 to conform; provide that Section 1 to 3 of the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Buy American Act.

Contracts Counties Economic Development Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Finance Education, Higher Highways, Streets, and Bridges Housing, Building, and Construction Labor and Industry Local Government Public Buildings and Grounds Public Works Short Titles and Popular Names State Agencies Local Mandate

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This bill, called the Kentucky Buy American Act, would require that iron, steel, and aluminum used in state and local government construction and public works projects be manufactured in the United States. Waivers could be granted in certain situations. It applies across a wide range of public projects, from highways and bridges to school and government buildings. Who it may affect: construction contractors and workers bidding on government projects, local governments managing public works, and state agencies overseeing public building and infrastructure contracts.

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