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Last action · January 14, 2026

To Local Government (H)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB83

AN ACT relating to open meetings.

Amend KRS 61.848 to establish that any formal action of a public agency is voidable by a court if there was not substantial compliance with statutes regarding video teleconferencing of meetings, recording of minutes, and conditions for attendance.

Education, Elementary and Secondary Local Government Public Meetings Public Officers and Employees Public Records and Reports Special Districts Special Purpose Governmental Entities State Agencies Universities and Colleges

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This bill would allow a court to void official decisions made by government bodies if they did not substantially follow the rules for holding video teleconferenced meetings, keeping meeting minutes, or managing attendance. It is meant to strengthen accountability in how public agencies conduct their meetings. Kentuckians would have a legal path to challenge government actions taken without proper compliance with open meetings rules. Who it may affect: residents who attend or monitor public meetings, and anyone subject to decisions made by state agencies, local governments, school boards, special districts, or public universities.

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