HB567

AN ACT relating to open records.

Chamber Passed·3/16/26

Kentucky HB567 amends open records laws to clarify definitions and procedures for public records access.

Kentucky HB567 amends the state's open records laws to redefine "public agency" and "public record." It specifies that public records include all documentation in any form, whether owned or retained by a public agency. The bill mandates that public records be open for inspection by any resident of Kentucky, with certain exceptions. It outlines the process for requesting public records, including the use of a standardized form developed by the Attorney General. The bill also details the responsibilities of the official custodian of public records and the procedures for handling requests.

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  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 28–6 · Mar 16
Current
Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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6 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

Senate Committee On Veterans, Military Affairs, And Public Protection

Feb 26

12:00 PM

House Committee On State Government

History

Apr 15

House

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Apr 1

Senate

3rd reading

Apr 1

Senate

committee amendment (1) withdrawn