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Became law

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

Last action · January 14, 2026

To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB54

AN ACT relating to election districts.

Short title: Fair Maps Act

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 5 to establish the Advisory Redistricting Commission, which shall be composed of members appointed by the General Assembly and members of the public at large; define terms; establish commissioner pay, conditions, powers, and duties; provide that commissioners' terms correlate with obligations of each census cycle; establish the conditions, powers, and duties of the commission; require the commission to draft redistricting plans for legislative and congressional districts, with parameters prescribed;…

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This bill would create an Advisory Redistricting Commission made up of lawmakers and members of the public to draw new maps for Kentucky's state legislative and congressional districts. The commission would submit its proposed maps to the General Assembly, which could accept, reject, or send them back for changes, but the General Assembly would retain final authority to draw its own maps if it chooses. The bill also sets a $20,000 fine for anyone who…

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