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

Last action · February 2, 2026

To Committee On Committees (S)

Introduced February 2, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB146

AN ACT relating to filings with the county clerk.

Amend KRS 64.012 to establish a flat fee of $33 to record a will or court-ordered name change with a county clerk; amend KRS 142.010 to establish a $4 tax on each recorded will; amend KRS 394.300 to establish timelines for retention and return of a recorded will by a county clerk; amend KRS 395.015 to authorize the clerk of the court to collect information and the applicable fee and tax on wills recorded by…

Circuit Clerks County Clerks Public Records and Reports Taxation Wills, Trusts, And Estates Local Mandate

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This bill sets a flat $33 fee for recording a will or a court-ordered name change with a county clerk, and adds a $4 tax on each recorded will. It also establishes clear rules for how long a county clerk must keep a recorded will before returning it, and allows court clerks to collect the relevant fees and taxes on behalf of county clerks. Who it may affect: people recording a will or seeking a court-ordered name change, county clerks, and court clerks across Kentucky.

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