Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 71: AN ACT relating to the presession filing of bills.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 71 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the presession filing of bills. Primary sponsor: Rachel Roarx (Democratic), George Brown (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 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 6 to allow members and members-elect of the General Assembly to prefile bills and resolutions for introduction at the next succeeding regular legislative session; require the prefiled bills and resolutions to be published on the Legislative Research Commission's website.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
“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