Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 472: AN ACT relating to public contracts.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 472 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to public contracts. Primary sponsor: Patrick Flannery (Republican), Jared Bauman (Republican), John Blanton (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Al Gentry (Democratic), Nima Kulkarni (Democratic), Jason Nemes (Republican), Rachel Roarx (Democratic), Scott Sharp (Republican), Aaron Thompson (Republican), Richard White (Republican), Lisa Willner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create new sections of KRS Chapters 45A, 56, and 65 to require that state and local contracts contain a provision that any iron, steel, or aluminum used in all state and local projects be manufactured in the United States unless a waiver is granted; amend KRS 45A.343, 45A.352, 65.027, 162.070, 164A.575, 176.070, 176.080, and 424.260 to conform; provide that Section 1 to 3 of the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Buy American Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Jared Bauman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| John Blanton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Nima Kulkarni | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Scott Sharp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Aaron Thompson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Richard White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Lisa Willner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“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 Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House