Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 44: AN ACT relating to robotics.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 44 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to robotics. Primary sponsor: Chris Lewis (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Steven Doan (Republican), Robert Duvall (Republican), Ken Fleming (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), John Hodgson (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), Nima Kulkarni (Democratic), Jason Nemes (Republican), James Tipton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms; establish the robotics competition fund; establish the Robotics Funding Selection Committee to award grants from the fund to eligible robotics teams competition sponsors; establish committee membership, duties, and set terms; require the Kentucky Department of Education to promulgate administrative regulations to establish procedures for grant applications and distribution of awards by April 1, 2027; set requirements for grant applications; require annual report by August 1 to Legislative Research Commission; provide for initial staggering of appointments; require the committee to hold its first meeting by October 15, 2026; provide that the Act may be cited as the Advanced Manufacturing Through Robotics Education Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Steven Doan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Robert Duvall | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Ken Fleming | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Nima Kulkarni | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| James Tipton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“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 Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 91-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 11 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House