Kentucky 26rs Session Status: Introduced

HB 749 — AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Office of Public Defense.

Last action — to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Office of Public Defense.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)

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

Sponsors

  • T. Roberts, S. Doan, J. Calloway, R. Dotson, J. Hodgson, T. Huff, B. Wesley · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • T. Roberts, S. Doan, J. Calloway, R. Dotson, J. Hodgson, T. Huff, B. Wesley

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 749 do?
AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Office of Public Defense.
Who sponsors HB 749?
HB 749 is sponsored by T. Roberts, S. Doan, J. Calloway, R. Dotson, J. Hodgson, T. Huff, B. Wesley.
What is the current status of HB 749?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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