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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 61.870 to change the definition of "resident of the Commonwealth"; amend KRS 61.872 to allow the official custodian of public records to require government-issued photo identification that includes an address from an applicant requesting to inspect records as proof that they are a resident of the Commonwealth; allow the agency to require a different form of identification or proof if the applicant does not possess photo identification; amend KRS 61.876 to conform.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Kentucky's open records law to clarify who qualifies as a "resident of the Commonwealth" for the purpose of inspecting public records and to allow officials to verify residency. Specifically, it amends the definition of a resident to include foreign business entities with a physical location in Kentucky, and it allows the official custodian of public records to require applicants to present government-issued photo identification with an address as proof of residency, or an alternative form of identification if photo ID is unavailable. These changes aim to streamline the process for accessing public information while ensuring that requests come from eligible residents.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to State Government (H) (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb567.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb567/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb567/LM.pdf |
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