HB 185 KY

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Create new sections of KRS Chapter 335B.010 to 335B.070 to require hiring or licensing authorities to establish an application process that gives persons convicted of a crime an opportunity to obtain a determination about whether the crime will disqualify the individual from a position of public employment or occupational license before pursuing employment or training; require hiring or licensing authorities to formulate policies and procedures for the application process by promulgating regulations no later than January 1, 2027; provide an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission by November 1, 2027; provide that certain entities are exempted from the requirements of the application process; amend KRS 335B.020 to add criteria for hiring and licensing authorities to consider when determining if a conviction directly relates to the position of public employment or occupational license sought; amend KRS 335B.030 to require hiring or licensing authorities to evaluate information and provide written findings of fact to the applicant upon determination.

• E. Callaway Republican · primary
• J. Bauman Republican · primary
• R. Duvall Republican · primary
• M. Koch Republican · primary
• T. Roberts Republican · primary
• W. Thomas Republican · primary

1. Jan 7, 2026 introduced in House · lower
2. Jan 7, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
3. Jan 14, 2026 to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) · lower
4. Feb 18, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · lower
5. Feb 19, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · lower
6. Feb 20, 2026 posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 23 2026 · lower
7. Feb 23, 2026 3rd reading, passed 95-0 · lower
8. Feb 24, 2026 received in Senate · upper
9. Feb 24, 2026 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
10. Mar 13, 2026 to Licensing & Occupations (S) · upper
11. Mar 17, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) · lower
12. Mar 18, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · lower
13. Mar 19, 2026 posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 20 2026 · lower
14. Mar 20, 2026 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) · lower
15. Mar 20, 2026 received in House · lower
16. Mar 20, 2026 to Rules (H) · lower
17. Mar 27, 2026 posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) · lower
18. Mar 31, 2026 House concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) · lower
19. Mar 31, 2026 passed 91-0 · lower
20. Mar 31, 2026 enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · lower
21. Mar 31, 2026 enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · upper
22. Mar 31, 2026 delivered to Governor · lower
23. Apr 10, 2026 signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 72) · lower