Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 186: AN ACT relating to qualifications for elected office.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 186 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to qualifications for elected office. Primary sponsor: Shane Baker (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Nancy Tate (Republican). 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 67.060, 83A.040, 160.180, and 262.240, to require a candidate for county commissioner, city mayor, city legislative body member, board of education member, and soil and water conservation district supervisor to be a natural born citizen of the United States and no other country and a national of only the United States in order to hold each respective office.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Nancy Tate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
“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