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Became law

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

Last action · February 27, 2025

To State Government (H)

Introduced February 19, 2025

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

HB715

AN ACT relating to communications with elected officials.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 prohibiting public entities from requiring, compelling, or incentivizing program participants to communicate with elected officials with a specific political message.

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This bill would make it illegal for government agencies and other public entities in Kentucky to require, pressure, or offer rewards to people in their programs in exchange for contacting elected officials with a particular political message. It is meant to protect individuals from being pushed to advocate for specific political positions as a condition of participating in a public program. Who it may affect: Kentuckians who participate in any state or local government programs or services.

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