Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 442: AN ACT relating to privacy for attorneys involved in criminal actions.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 442 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to privacy for attorneys involved in criminal actions. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 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.
Amend KRS 61.7991 to add state and federal prosecutors and public defenders to the definition of "covered person"; authorize standing for a civil action for injunctive or declaratory relief for unauthorized disclosure; provide that the removal of information does not apply to financial disclosures required under KRS Chapter 61.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 89-4 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 16 2026
- floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House