Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

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

Last action · February 3, 2026

To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

Introduced January 27, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB494

AN ACT relating to administrative regulations.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 13A to establish a process for final legislative approval or disapproval of administrative regulations promulgated by designated administrative bodies; indicate that approved administrative regulations will be considered ratified by the General Assembly only after enactment of legislation that specifically approves the section, range, chapter, or title; delay the effective date of an affected regulation until the ratification process is complete; allow regulations necessary to prevent a loss of federal…

Administrative Regulations and Proceedings Boards and Commissions Committees General Assembly Governor State Agencies Sunset Legislation

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This bill would change how Kentucky state agencies create rules that carry the force of law. Under this proposal, new administrative regulations would not take full effect until the General Assembly formally votes to approve them, adding a legislative ratification step that does not currently exist. Regulations needed to protect federal or state funding could take effect sooner, but would still require final legislative approval. Who it may affect: Kentucky residents, businesses, and organizations subject to state agency rules, as well as the state agencies and boards that write those rules.

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