Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 51: AN ACT relating to family impact statements.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 51 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to family impact statements. Primary sponsor: Shane Baker (Republican), David Hale (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Kim King (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Families & Children (H).
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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 6 to require the Legislative Research Commission to prepare a family impact statement for every bill or resolution introduced during a regular or extraordinary session of the Kentucky General Assembly; define terms; establish procedures.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| David Hale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Kim King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
“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 Families & Children (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House