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

Last action · February 19, 2026

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

Introduced February 11, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB615

AN ACT relating to elections.

Amend KRS 117.087 and 118.035 to extend voting hours from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m; amend KRS 117.076 and 117.275 to conform.

Local Mandate County Clerks Elections and Voting Local Government Secretary of State

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This bill would extend the closing time for Kentucky polling places by one hour, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. The change is intended to give voters more time to cast their ballots after typical work hours. Related statutes would also be updated to match the new closing time. Who it may affect: registered Kentucky voters, county clerks, and local election officials responsible for staffing and running polling locations.

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