Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 774 — AN ACT relating to the reporting of costs, fines, and fees.

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 26, 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 50% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 431 to define terms; require governmental entities to submit specified data to the Office of the Kentucky Center for Statistics regarding fines and fees assessed beginning July 31, 2027, and annually thereafter; require the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee of the General Assembly to prepare a summary of the data collected and submit the summary to the General Assembly beginning January 31, 2028; amend KRS 151B.133 to establish authority for the promulgation of administrative regulations by the Office of the Kentucky Center for Statistics related to the collection of data provided under the Act; create a new section of KRS Chapter 43 to authorize the Auditor of Public Accounts to perform a financial audit of records related to revenues collected through costs, fines, and fees at the request of the Governor or a member of the General Assembly; provide that the Act may be cited as the Costs, Fines, and Fees Reporting Act.

Bill Text

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1490 AN ACT relating to the reporting of costs, fines, and fees.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 774/GA AN ACT relating to the reporting of costs, fines, and fees.
(a) Means a financial obligation assessed by a governmental entity that is separate from or in addition to a cost or fine, excluding any obligation for Page 1 of 9 BR149000.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:26 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1490 victim restitution or payments to fund victim servicers;
(a) Means a financial obligation assessed by a governmental entity that is separate from or in addition to a cost or fine, excluding any obligation for Page 1 of 9 HB077410.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:27 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 774/GA victim restitution or payments to fund victim servicers;
Page 2 of 9 BR149000.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:26 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1490 (7) "Restructured or discharged" means any modification, reduction, or waiver of a cost, fine, fee, or associated interest, including any indigency determination, payment plan, community service alternative, or court order;
Page 2 of 9 HB077410.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:27 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 774/GA (7) "Restructured or discharged" means any modification, reduction, or waiver of a cost, fine, fee, or associated interest, including any indigency determination, payment plan, community service alternative, or court order;
and Page 3 of 9 BR149000.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:26 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1490 5.
and Page 3 of 9 HB077410.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:27 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 774/GA 5.
Page 4 of 9 BR149000.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:26 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1490 4.
Page 4 of 9 HB077410.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:27 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 774/GA 4.
Any other organization, service provider, or purpose authorized by statute, ordinance, or court order to receive a share, excluding special Page 5 of 9 BR149000.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:26 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1490 funds and trust funds established by statute;
Any other organization, service provider, or purpose authorized by statute, ordinance, or court order to receive a share, excluding special Page 5 of 9 HB077410.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:27 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 774/GA funds and trust funds established by statute;
Page 6 of 9 BR149000.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:26 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1490 Section 5.
Page 6 of 9 HB077410.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:27 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 774/GA Section 5.
Page 7 of 9 BR149000.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:26 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1490 (13) Develop and disseminate, in cooperation with the Council on Postsecondary Education and the Department of Education, information on the employment and earnings of the public postsecondary institution graduates in Kentucky.
Page 7 of 9 HB077410.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:27 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 774/GA (13) Develop and disseminate, in cooperation with the Council on Postsecondary Education and the Department of Education, information on the employment and earnings of the public postsecondary institution graduates in Kentucky.
Page 8 of 9 BR149000.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:26 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1490 (a) Legislative Research Commission for referral to the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary and the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue;
Page 8 of 9 HB077410.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:27 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 774/GA (a) Legislative Research Commission for referral to the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary and the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue;
Page 9 of 9 BR149000.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:26 PM Jacketed
Page 9 of 9 HB077410.100 - 1490 - XXXX 3/10/2026 3:27 PM GA
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Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. received in Senate

  3. 3rd reading, passed 98-1

  4. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10 2026

  5. 2nd reading, to Rules

  6. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  7. to Judiciary (H)

  8. to Committee on Committees (H)

  9. introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (136)

136 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 98 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18101
Republican 79000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 98101
% of votes cast 98%1%0%1%
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Nay
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 774 do?
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 431 to define terms; require governmental entities to submit specified data to the Office of the Kentucky Center for Statistics regarding fines and fees assessed beginning July 31, 2027, and annually thereafter; require the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee of the General Assembly to prepare a summary of the data collected and submit the summary to the General Assembly beginning January 31, 2028; amend KRS 151B.133 to establish authority for the promulgation of administrative regulations by the Office of the Kentucky Center for Statistics related to the collection of data provided under the Act; create a new section of KRS Chapter 43 to authorize the Auditor of Public Accounts to perform a financial audit of records related to revenues collected through costs, fines, and fees at the request of the Governor or a member of the General Assembly; provide that the Act may be cited as the Costs, Fines, and Fees Reporting Act.
Who sponsors HB 774?
HB 774 is sponsored by Mary Beth Imes (Republican) and Jennifer Decker (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 774?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 774?
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