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

Last action · January 14, 2026

To State Government (H)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB71

AN ACT relating to the presession filing of bills.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to allow members and members-elect of the General Assembly to prefile bills and resolutions for introduction at the next succeeding regular legislative session; require the prefiled bills and resolutions to be published on the Legislative Research Commission's website.

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This bill would allow Kentucky lawmakers, including newly elected members who have not yet been sworn in, to submit proposed bills and resolutions before a legislative session officially begins. Any bills filed this way would be posted publicly on the Legislative Research Commission's website for anyone to view. Who it may affect: Kentucky residents who follow the state legislature, as well as current and incoming state lawmakers.

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