Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 394: AN ACT relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 394 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars. Primary sponsor: Felicia Rabourn (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Shane Baker (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Steven Doan (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Mark Hart (Republican), Kim Holloway (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), Savannah Maddox (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 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 65.013 to create a cause of action for violations of the use of tax dollars to advocate for or against public questions on the ballot or to lobby or participate in executive agency lobbying; establish time limitation to commence suit and appropriate venue; provide damages recoverable per violation; allow for a class action; prohibit persons held civilly liable from holding a position of public trust or profit for 10 years; create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to establish a criminal penalty and a prohibition against holding a position of public trust or profit for 10 years for individuals found guilty of a violation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felicia Rabourn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Steven Doan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Mark Hart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Kim Holloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Savannah Maddox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
“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