Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 84: AN ACT relating to legal liability for local governments and declaring an emergency.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 84 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to legal liability for local governments and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: T.J. Roberts (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican), Jared Bauman (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), John Hodgson (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Kim Moser (Republican), Richard White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 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.
Amend KRS 411.100, relating to a city's liability for damage done during the course of a riot, to provide that any form of local government shall be liable for damage done during the course of a riot if they could have prevented the damage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Jared Bauman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Richard White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“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 Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 89-6 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 30 2026
- floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House