Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 685: AN ACT relating to professional credentials.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 685 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to professional credentials. Primary sponsor: Steve Riley (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Chris Fugate (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Kevin Jackson (Republican), Scott Lewis (Republican), Shawn McPherson (Republican), Sarge Pollock (Republican), Timmy Truett (Republican), Lisa Willner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): to Education (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 161.030 to require the Education Professional Standards Board to issue a 5 year teaching certificate to eligible applicants.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Riley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Chris Fugate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Kevin Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Scott Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Shawn McPherson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Sarge Pollock | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Timmy Truett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| 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 Education (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 09 2026
- floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House