Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 529: AN ACT relating to the Parole Board and declaring an emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 529 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the Parole Board and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Daniel Elliott (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican), George Brown (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 46).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 439.320 to establish a term of 4 years for members of the Parole Board; allow the Governor to extend a term not more than 1 year if the expiration of the term causes more than 2 terms to expire in the same calendar year; allow the board to utilize panels of 2 or more members for parole and final parole revocation hearings; amend KRS 439.340 to change the time for parole review eligibility to 180 or more days to serve.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
“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. 46)
- 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 Judiciary (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
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