Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 363: AN ACT relating to court costs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 363 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to court costs. Primary sponsor: Steve Bratcher (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): to Judiciary (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 454.460 under the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act to define term; amend KRS 454.478, relating to court costs under the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act to require that the court make a finding that a party acted in bad faith prior to awarding court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and reasonable litigation expenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“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 Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House