Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 58: AN ACT relating to privacy protection.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 58 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to privacy protection. Primary sponsor: John Hodgson (Republican), Jennifer Decker (Republican), Shane Baker (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Jared Bauman (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Josh Bray (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Lindsey Burke (Democratic), Emily Callaway (Republican), Robert Duvall (Republican), Daniel Elliott (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), David Hale (Republican), Kevin Jackson (Republican), D.J. Johnson (Republican), Chris Lewis (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Walker Thomas (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 71).
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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 189 to define terms related to automated license plate readers; restrict use of automated license plate readers; establish limitations on use and sale of data captured by automated license plate readers; provide that captured license plate data may be retained longer than 90 days only if it is being used in a criminal or insurance investigation or has become subject to a preservation of evidence notification; require law enforcement agencies to adopt and make public a written policy governing use of automated license plate readers; provide that any recorded images or data captured by an automated license plate reader may be made available to the National Insurance Crime Bureau or its successor organization; require the Transportation Cabinet to establish a permit process for installation of automated license plate readers on highway rights-of-way and to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 189.990 to establish penalty for violation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Jennifer Decker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Jared Bauman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Josh Bray | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Robert Duvall | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Daniel Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| David Hale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Kevin Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| D.J. Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Matt Lockett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Walker Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
“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. 71)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- passed 70-19
- House concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)
- posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Substitute (1)
- to Rules (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 34-3 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
- floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
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