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KY HB323

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Holloway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public agencies are prohibited from deleting comments, blocking users, or disabling engagement on official government social media accounts used to communicate with the public

  • Removing social media posts after public engagement has occurred constitutes destruction of a public record

  • Agencies may only restrict comments if a court determines the content is libelous, obscene, harassment, or poses an imminent threat to public safety

  • Public schools and school districts are prohibited from using official electronic communications to advocate for or against political topics, including tax increases, charter school applications, pending legislation, or ballot questions

  • Individuals may sue public agencies for violations and recover injunctive relief, declaratory relief, litigation costs, and attorney's fees

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to government social media accounts.

Local Mandate

Last Action

to State Government (H)

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government1/20/2026
Committee On Committees1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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