Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 671: AN ACT relating to the protection of elected officials.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 671 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the protection of elected officials. Primary sponsor: Steve Bratcher (Republican), Wade Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): to State Government (H).
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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 16 to define "statewide-elected official"; require the Department of Kentucky State Police to investigate a credible threat to kill or seriously injure a statewide-elected official; require the department to make an assessment of the threat after conducting an investigation; require the department, after making a determination that a threat is a viable threat, to identify ways to mitigate or eliminate the threat.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Wade Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“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 State Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House