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KY HB567

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Flannery

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Kentucky's Open Records Act (KRS 61.870-61.884) to modify the definition of "Resident of the Commonwealth" by requiring foreign business entities to have a physical location in Kentucky rather than just being registered with the Secretary of State

  • Removes the provision allowing individuals or business entities authorized to act on behalf of qualified residents to make open records requests

  • Requires public agencies to request government-issued photo identification with address from applicants submitting open records requests, if the applicant possesses such identification

  • Allows agencies to require alternative forms of identification or proof of residency from applicants who do not possess photo identification

  • Makes minor technical updates including changing "Web site" to "website" throughout the statutes

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to open records.

Local Mandate

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees3/16/2026
Rules2/27/2026
State Government2/12/2026
Committee On Committees2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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