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Introduced February 13, 2026

House
Engrossed
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the awarding of a medal of distinction by the General Assembly.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to create the Kentucky General Assembly Medal of Distinction and establish the award criteria and selection process.

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This bill would create a new official award called the Kentucky General Assembly Medal of Distinction. It sets up the criteria for who can receive the medal and establishes the process by which the General Assembly would select recipients. The medal would serve as a formal way for the legislature to honor individuals for notable achievements or contributions. Who it may affect: Kentuckians recognized for distinguished service or achievement by the state legislature.

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Legislative History

Feb 13, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 13, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 23, 2026 · House
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
Mar 10, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Mar 11, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Mar 16, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Tuesday, March 17 2026 (clerical)
Mar 18, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 94-0
Yea: 94
Nay: 0
Absent: 6
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Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Received In Senate

Primary Sponsor

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Steve Bratcher

Representative · House District 025

Primary sponsor
steve.bratcher@kylegislature.gov

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Peyton Griffee

Representative · House District 026

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peyton.griffee@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Mark Hart

Mark Hart

Representative · House District 078

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Mark.Hart@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of DJ Johnson

DJ Johnson

Representative · House District 013

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DJ.Johnson@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Chris Lewis

Chris Lewis

Representative · House District 029

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chris.lewis@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of T.J. Roberts

T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

Co-sponsor
tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov

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