HB799

AN ACT relating to elections.

Introduced·3/2/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB799 amends election laws to update voter qualifications, ballot access, and voting system requirements.

Kentucky HB799 modifies voter qualifications for primaries, allowing registered independents to vote in party primaries if the party permits. It updates ballot access rules, including permitting write-in voting and ensuring accessibility for voters with impairments. The bill also revises voting system requirements, mandating paper ballots, real-time audit logs, and prohibiting network connectivity to enhance security and integrity.

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Where it stands

Current
Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 9

House

to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Mar 2

House

introduced in House

Mar 2

House

to Committee on Committees (H)