Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 6 R cosponsors

HB 644 — AN ACT relating to the awarding of a medal of distinction by the General Assembly.

Last action — to Committee on Committees (S)

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to create the Kentucky General Assembly Medal of Distinction and establish the award criteria and selection process.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 644, six lines were added, and six lines were removed. These changes likely involve clarifications or updates to the language of the bill, although the specific content isn't detailed here. This matters because such adjustments can influence how the bill is interpreted and applied, potentially affecting the people it aims to regulate or support.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 408 AN ACT relating to the awarding of a medal of distinction by the General Assembly.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 644/GA AN ACT relating to the awarding of a medal of distinction by the General Assembly.
(b) An injury or death, or having faced the threat of injury or death, in the Page 1 of 3 BR040800.100 - 408 - XXXX 3/18/2026 3:26 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 408 service of the Commonwealth or the individual's community or on behalf of the health, welfare, or safety of other persons;
(b) An injury or death, or having faced the threat of injury or death, in the Page 1 of 3 HB064410.100 - 408 - XXXX 3/18/2026 3:27 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 644/GA service of the Commonwealth or the individual's community or on behalf of the health, welfare, or safety of other persons;
(7) State and local agencies that regulate uniforms worn by persons under their Page 2 of 3 BR040800.100 - 408 - XXXX 3/18/2026 3:26 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 408 command shall allow the display of the medal upon the uniforms, but may restrict the display of the medal under certain circumstances in the same manner as other medals and awards worn on uniforms by persons under their command.
(7) State and local agencies that regulate uniforms worn by persons under their Page 2 of 3 HB064410.100 - 408 - XXXX 3/18/2026 3:27 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 644/GA command shall allow the display of the medal upon the uniforms, but may restrict the display of the medal under certain circumstances in the same manner as other medals and awards worn on uniforms by persons under their command.
BR040800.100 - 408 - XXXX 3/18/2026 3:26 PM3 of 3 Jacketed
HB064410.100 - 408 - XXXX 3/18/2026 3:27 PM3 of 3 GA
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Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. received in Senate

  3. 3rd reading, passed 94-0

  4. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026

  5. 2nd reading, to Rules

  6. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  7. to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

  8. to Committee on Committees (H)

  9. introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (132)

132 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Pass

Passed 94 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18002
Republican 75004
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 94006
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Not Voting
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Not Voting
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Not Voting
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Not Voting
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Not Voting
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Not Voting
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 644 do?
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to create the Kentucky General Assembly Medal of Distinction and establish the award criteria and selection process.
Who sponsors HB 644?
HB 644 is sponsored by T.J. Roberts (Republican), Chris Lewis (Republican), DJ Johnson (Republican), Mark Hart (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), and Steve Bratcher (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 644?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 644?
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