Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 448: AN ACT relating to background checks.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 448 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to background checks. Primary sponsor: Tony Hampton (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Wade Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 42).
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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 17 to define terms and require criminal justice agencies to provide criminal history records information to requesting agencies when they are conducting a basic suitability or fitness assessment for federal or contractor employees under 5 U.S.C. sec. 9101; authorize the agency to request a fee of $25 for reimbursement of expenses related to the check from entities other than the Commonwealth; amend KRS 610.340, relating to juvenile justice records, to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Hampton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Wade Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 42)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 38-0
- passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
- to State & Local Government (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
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