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KY HB76

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

T.J. Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits pretrial release (including own recognizance, bail, or administrative release) for any person who cannot provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status

  • Requires law enforcement agencies, jails, and regional jails to immediately notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when a person in custody cannot prove citizenship or lawful presence to determine immigration status and any ICE detainer

  • Limits detention under these provisions to 48 hours maximum, after which the person becomes eligible for standard pretrial release options

  • Mandates that pretrial risk assessments consider inability to prove citizenship or lawful status as a factor when evaluating flight risk, likelihood to appear for trial, and potential danger to the public

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to pretrial release.

Courts

Last Action

to Judiciary (H)

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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