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KY HB812

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Meade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 117.245 to specify that voter challenges based on failure to provide proof of identification (as defined in KRS 117.001) are handled differently from other qualification disputes

  • Voters whose qualifications are disputed by a challenger for reasons other than lack of ID must sign a written oath before being permitted to vote

  • Each precinct must include 20 printed copies of the oath form in election supplies, with the form prescribed by the State Board of Elections

  • Signed oaths must be returned to the county clerk and delivered to the Commonwealth's attorney for investigation by the grand jury

  • Grand jury must investigate all votes cast under oath and return indictments against persons found to have voted illegally; oaths with no indictments are retained by the county clerk as permanent records

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to elections.

Elections and Voting

Last Action

returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs3/9/2026
Committee On Committees3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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