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KY SB99

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Rawlings

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes gold and silver specie as legal tender in Kentucky for payment of debts between private parties (by mutual agreement) and for taxes, fees, or obligations owed to the state or local governments (if the government agrees to accept it)

  • Requires the State Treasurer to designate or establish a bullion depository for secure storage of gold and silver bullion, authorize electronic payment systems for precious metals transactions, and implement the system within one year

  • Mandates 100% insurance coverage for all bullion deposits and protects deposits as sole property of account holders, not subject to state or federal appropriation without due process

  • Excludes capital gains and losses from the sale or exchange of gold and silver specie from Kentucky state income tax calculations for both individuals and corporations

  • Prohibits transaction information from being used in social credit scoring systems and creates a private cause of action with compensatory damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees for violations

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to transactional precious metals.

Civil Actions

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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