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KY HB859

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Elliott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 454.185 to update language regarding surety requirements for bonds in civil actions under Kentucky law
  • Sureties must be Kentucky residents, have net worth double the secured sum beyond their debts, and possess property liable to execution equal to the secured amount
  • Changes gendered language from "his" to "the surety's" to make the statute gender-neutral
  • Replaces "must" with "shall" throughout the statute for consistency with standard legal drafting conventions
  • When multiple sureties are on the same bond, they must collectively meet the qualification requirements

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to civil actions.

Civil Actions

Last Action

to Judiciary (H)

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2026
Committee On Committees3/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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