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KY HB567
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Flannery
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AI Summary
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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
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Removes the provision allowing individuals or business entities authorized to act on behalf of qualified residents to make open records requests
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Requires public agencies to request government-issued photo identification with address from applicants submitting open records requests, if the applicant possesses such identification
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Allows agencies to require alternative forms of identification or proof of residency from applicants who do not possess photo identification
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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