Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 552: AN ACT relating to environmental protection.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 552 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to environmental protection. Primary sponsor: Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Chad Aull (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Anne Donworth (Democratic), Al Gentry (Democratic), Erika Hancock (Democratic), Matt Lehman (Democratic), Adam Moore (Democratic), Rachel Roarx (Democratic), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic), Lisa Willner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): to Natural Resources & Energy (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 224.1-010 to change the definition of "water" or "waters of the Commonwealth" to include any and all rivers, streams, creeks, lakes, ponds, impounding reservoirs, springs, wells, marshes, and all other bodies of surface or underground water; delete the definition of "wellhead protection area."
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Anne Donworth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Erika Hancock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Matt Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Adam Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| 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 Natural Resources & Energy (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House