HB442

AN ACT relating to privacy for attorneys involved in criminal actions.

Chamber Passed·3/18/26

Kentucky HB442 protects the privacy of attorneys and judicial officers by restricting the disclosure of their personal information.

Kentucky HB442 aims to safeguard the privacy of attorneys and judicial officers by prohibiting government agencies from disclosing their personal information. The bill defines "covered person" to include judicial officers, attorneys, and their immediate family members. It mandates that government agencies remove personally identifiable information from publicly available content upon a written request from a covered person. The bill also restricts the disclosure of specific personal details such as home addresses, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 89–4 · Mar 18
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 271

89 Yea

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4 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

10:00 AM

House Committee On Judiciary

History

Mar 18

Senate

received in Senate

Mar 18

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Mar 17

House

3rd reading, passed 89-4 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)