How HB 517 changes current law

Compared against the Kentucky Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill amends provisions related to the filing and processing of complaints and advisory opinions within the Kentucky Code of Legislative Ethics.

• KRS 6.686

  Not later than ten (10) days → After the commission receives the answer,

  Adjusts the timeline for the commission to act after receiving an answer to a complaint.

• KRS 6.686

  initiate a preliminary inquiry into any alleged violation of this code. If the commission determines

  Changes the phrasing on how the commission proceeds after receiving an answer.

• KRS 6.686

  that the complaint fails to state a claim of

  Simplifies the conditions under which a complaint may be dismissed.

• KRS 6.686

  the complaint shall be dismissed

  Removes explicit language about dismissal at a certain point in the process.

• KRS 6.686

  providing a copy of the reprimand to the presiding officer of the house in which the alleged violator serves, or the alleged violator's employer, if the alleged violator is a legislative agent.

  Updates the notification requirements for confidential reprimands.

• KRS 6.686

  Any person who knowingly files with the commission a false complaint of misconduct on the part of any legislator or other person shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

  Establishes penalties for filing false complaints against legislators.