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2026 Regular Session

HB644

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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.

Introduced: February 13, 2026

Last action: March 19, 2026

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This bill creates a new award called the Kentucky General Assembly Medal of Distinction. It sets out the rules for what someone must do to qualify for the medal and explains how recipients will be chosen. The award would be given by the Kentucky state legislature to recognize notable individuals. Who it may affect: Kentuckians nominated for or selected to receive the medal, and members of the General Assembly involved in the selection process.

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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

Portrait of Steve Bratcher
Steve Bratcher

Representative · House District 025

Primary sponsor
steve.bratcher@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (5)

Portrait of Peyton Griffee
Peyton Griffee

Representative · House District 026

Co-sponsor
peyton.griffee@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Mark Hart
Mark Hart

Representative · House District 078

Co-sponsor
Mark.Hart@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of DJ Johnson
DJ Johnson

Representative · House District 013

Co-sponsor
DJ.Johnson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Chris Lewis
Chris Lewis

Representative · House District 029

Co-sponsor
chris.lewis@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of T.J. Roberts
T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

Co-sponsor
tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov

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