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Kentucky General Assembly · HB 555 · signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 81)

An act relating to school foods.

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “AN ACT relating to school foods. Read the full text

2026 regular session

What it does

Amend KRS 158.854 to define “student-based enterprise”; authorize local school boards to permit student-based enterprises within their district to sell competitive foods throughout the school day; authorize local school boards to establish policies regarding the operation of and revenue generated by student-based enterprises; amend KRS 165.160 to exempt student-based enterprises from the penalties.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

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introduced in House · Feb 4, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Feb 4, 2026
to Primary and Secondary Education (H) · Feb 11, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Feb 18, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Feb 19, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20 2026 · Feb 19, 2026
3rd reading, passed 92-1 · Feb 20, 2026
received in Senate · Feb 23, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Feb 23, 2026
to Education (S) · Mar 11, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) · Mar 12, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Mar 13, 2026
floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute · Mar 16, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026 · Mar 16, 2026
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day · Mar 17, 2026
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day · Mar 18, 2026
3rd reading · Mar 19, 2026
floor amendment (1) withdrawn · Mar 19, 2026
passed 35-0 with Committee Substitute (1) · Mar 19, 2026
received in House · Mar 19, 2026
to Rules (H) · Mar 19, 2026
posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) · Mar 27, 2026
House concurred in Committee Substitute (1) · Mar 31, 2026
passed 95-1 · Mar 31, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Mar 31, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Mar 31, 2026
delivered to Governor · Mar 31, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 81) · Apr 10, 2026

The numbers

5
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

M. PollockG. Brown Jr.B. Chester-BurtonM. DossettW. Thomas
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/10/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 81).