Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 571: AN ACT relating to light pollution 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 571 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to light pollution and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Kim Holloway (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 130).
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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 176 to define terms; require the Transportation Cabinet to fully shield outdoor lights encroaching on agricultural land; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Holloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
“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. 130)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 37-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 01 2026
- returned to Rules (S)
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 27 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
- to Agriculture (S)
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