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HB 448

BillStateKYHouse
AN ACT relating to background checks.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Apr 7, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 42)
Session
2026RS
Introduced
Jan 21, 2026
Primary Sponsor
T. Hampton· primary

Summary

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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 17 to define terms and require criminal justice agencies to provide criminal history records information to requesting agencies when they are conducting a basic suitability or fitness assessment for federal or contractor employees under 5 U.S.C. sec. 9101; authorize the agency to request a fee of $25 for reimbursement of expenses related to the check from entities other than the Commonwealth; amend KRS 610.340, relating to juvenile justice records, to conform.

Subjects

Archives And RecordsBackground ChecksCitiesCorrections And Correctional Facilities, StateCountiesCourtsEducation, Elementary And SecondaryFederal Laws And RegulationsFeesJails And JailersLocal GovernmentPeace Officers And Law EnforcementPolice, City And CountyPolice, StatePublic Records And ReportsPublic SafetySheriffsState Agencies

Co-sponsors (2)

V. Grossl · primary
W. Williams · primary

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