An act relating to background checks.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT relating to background checks.” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 17 to define terms and require criminal justice agencies to provide criminal history records information to requesting agencies when they are conducting a basic suitability or fitness assessment for federal or contractor employees under 5 U.S.C. sec. 9101; authorize the agency to request a fee of $25 for reimbursement of expenses related to the check from entities other than the Commonwealth; amend KRS 610.340, relating to juvenile justice records, to conform.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
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introduced in House · Jan 21, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Jan 21, 2026
to Local Government (H) · Jan 29, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Feb 10, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Feb 11, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12 2026 · Feb 11, 2026
3rd reading, passed 81-8 · Feb 13, 2026
received in Senate · Feb 17, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Feb 17, 2026
to State & Local Government (S) · Mar 16, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar · Mar 18, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill · Mar 19, 2026
posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026 · Mar 20, 2026
passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day · Mar 24, 2026
3rd reading, passed 38-0 · Mar 25, 2026
received in House · Mar 26, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Mar 26, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Mar 26, 2026
delivered to Governor · Mar 26, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 42) · Apr 7, 2026
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/07/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 42).