Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5: AN ACT relating to prison educational programs.

Enacted Last action April 9, 2026: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 64)

Plain-language summary

HB 5 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to prison educational programs. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Decker (Republican), David Osborne (Republican), Chad Aull (Democratic), Shane Baker (Republican), Jared Bauman (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), John Blanton (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Randy Bridges (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Lindsey Burke (Democratic), Emily Callaway (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Myron Dossett (Republican), Robert Duvall (Republican), Daniel Elliott (Republican), Dan Fister (Republican), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Ken Fleming (Republican), Chris Freeland (Republican), Chris Fugate (Republican), Al Gentry (Democratic), Deanna Gordon (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Tony Hampton (Republican), Mark Hart (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Kim Holloway (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), Mary Beth Imes (Republican), Kevin Jackson (Republican), Kim King (Republican), Chris Lewis (Republican), Scott Lewis (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican), Savannah Maddox (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Bobby McCool (Republican), Shawn McPherson (Republican), David Meade (Republican), Suzanne Miles (Republican), Adam Moore (Democratic), Kim Moser (Republican), Amy Neighbors (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican), Rachel Roarx (Democratic), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Steven Rudy (Republican), Scott Sharp (Republican), Tom Smith (Republican), Nancy Tate (Republican), Walker Thomas (Republican), James Tipton (Republican), Timmy Truett (Republican), Bill Wesley (Republican), Mitch Whitaker (Republican), Richard White (Republican), Wade Williams (Republican), Nick Wilson (Republican), Susan Witten (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 64).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jennifer Decker (Republican); David Osborne (Republican); Chad Aull (Democratic); Shane Baker (Republican); and 59 more.