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KY HB97

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Tipton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 230.817 to redirect remaining sports wagering administration fund revenues (after the 10% for Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and 2.5% for problem gambling assistance) to the Kentucky lottery trust account instead of the permanent pension fund

  • Maintains the existing 10% distribution to the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation for administration and operations, with quarterly reporting requirements to the Legislative Research Commission

  • Preserves the 2.5% allocation to the Kentucky problem gambling assistance account established in KRS 230.826

  • Fund amounts not expended at fiscal year close carry forward rather than lapsing, and moneys are distributed on a rolling basis as received

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to the sports wagering administration fund.

Lottery

Last Action

to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Revenue1/14/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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