Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 6: AN ACT relating to child care and declaring an emergency.

Enacted Last action April 14, 2026: became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 146)

Plain-language summary

HB 6 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to child care and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Samara Heavrin (Republican), Robert Duvall (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Josh Branscum (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Mike Clines (Republican), Stephanie Dietz (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Tony Hampton (Republican), Kevin Jackson (Republican), D.J. Johnson (Republican), William Lawrence (Republican), Scott Lewis (Republican), Shawn McPherson (Republican), David Meade (Republican), Kim Moser (Republican), Amy Neighbors (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican), David Osborne (Republican), J.T. Payne (Republican), Sarge Pollock (Republican), Walker Thomas (Republican), Wade Williams (Republican), Susan Witten (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 146).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Samara Heavrin (Republican); Robert Duvall (Republican); Ryan Bivens (Republican); Josh Branscum (Republican); and 23 more.