Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 862: AN ACT relating to materials, programs, or events alleged to be harmful to minors.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 862 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to materials, programs, or events alleged to be harmful to minors. Primary sponsor: Josh Calloway (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): to Primary and Secondary Education (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 158.192 to require a local board of education to allow parents and guardians an opportunity to orally recite passages from materials, programs, or events that are subject to appeal; require immediate removal of the material, program, or event if the board denies a parent or guardian the opportunity to orally recite passages.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
“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 Primary and Secondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House