Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 172: AN ACT relating to campaign finance.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 172 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to campaign finance. Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 121.015 to define "expenditure"; amend KRS 121.150 to prohibit candidates, slates of candidates, committees, contributing organizations, or anyone on their behalf from making an expenditure to an intermediary, including subcontractors, for the purpose of making a payment to another person; require that expenditures be made directly to the provider of goods or personal services.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
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| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House