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Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 644: AN ACT relating to the awarding of a medal of distinction by the General Assembly.

Passed one chamber Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 644 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the awarding of a medal of distinction by the General Assembly. Primary sponsor: Steve Bratcher (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Mark Hart (Republican), D.J. Johnson (Republican), Chris Lewis (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).

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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 2 to create the Kentucky General Assembly Medal of Distinction and establish the award criteria and selection process.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Steve BratcherPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse25
Peyton GriffeePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse26
Mark HartPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse78
D.J. JohnsonPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse13
Chris LewisPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse29
T.J. RobertsPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse66

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)
  2. received in Senate
  3. 3rd reading, passed 94-0
  4. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026
  5. 2nd reading, to Rules
  6. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
  7. to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
  8. to Committee on Committees (H)
  9. introduced in House

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source