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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 61.7991 to add state and federal prosecutors and public defenders to the definition of "covered person"; authorize standing for a civil action for injunctive or declaratory relief for unauthorized disclosure; provide that the removal of information does not apply to financial disclosures required under KRS Chapter 61.
AI Summary
This bill expands privacy protections for individuals involved in criminal legal proceedings by adding state and federal prosecutors, as well as public defenders, to the definition of "covered person," meaning their personally identifiable information is now protected. It also grants these individuals the right to file a civil lawsuit seeking court orders to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of their private information. Importantly, this new protection does not override existing requirements for financial disclosures mandated by Chapter 61 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS).
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Judiciary (H) (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb442.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb442/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb442/LM.pdf |
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