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.

Introduced: February 19, 2025

Last action: February 27, 2025

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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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