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KY SB250

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve West

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new requirements for Kentucky's Public Service Commission to prioritize affordable, reliable, and clean energy, with "affordable" defined to include true costs such as supply chain risks, environmental remediation, and government subsidies from the preceding 5 years

  • Defines "clean energy" to include federally-listed renewable sources, hydrocarbon fuels (natural gas and coal) compliant with the Clean Air Act, and nuclear power

  • Requires "reliable" energy sources to have 80% or greater performance standards and not be subject to intermittent availability from routine weather conditions

  • Prohibits use of critical materials sourced from foreign adversary nations (including countries designated under federal regulations, state sponsors of terrorism, or those under comprehensive sanctions) or made with convict labor

  • Mandates preference for fuel sources and infrastructure components produced within the United States and Kentucky, with an exception for nuclear resources; takes effect November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to securing affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

State Agencies

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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