Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HB 53 — AN ACT relating to legislative ethics.

Last action — to State Government (H)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Summary

Amend KRS 6.691 to increase the maximum penalty that may be imposed by the Legislative Ethics Commission from $2,000 to $10,000.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. to State Government (H)

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 134 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (134)

134 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 53 do?
Amend KRS 6.691 to increase the maximum penalty that may be imposed by the Legislative Ethics Commission from $2,000 to $10,000.
Who sponsors HB 53?
HB 53 is sponsored by Beverly Chester-Burton (Democrat), Lindsey Burke (Democrat), Chad Aull (Democrat), and Anne Gay Donworth (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 53?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 53?
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