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Create new sections of KRS Chapter 335B.010 to 335B.070 to require hiring or licensing authorities to establish an application process that gives persons convicted of a crime an opportunity to obtain a determination about whether the crime will disqualify the individual from a position of public employment or occupational license before pursuing employment or training; require hiring or licensing authorities to formulate policies and procedures for the application process by promulgating regulations no later than January 1, 2027; provide an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission by November 1, 2027; provide that certain entities are exempted from the requirements of the application process; amend KRS 335B.020 to add criteria for hiring and licensing authorities to consider when determining if a conviction directly relates to the position of public employment or occupational license sought; amend KRS 335B.030 to require hiring or licensing authorities to evaluate information and provide written findings of fact to the applicant upon determination.
Introduced
Jan 7, 2026
Last Action
Apr 10, 2026
Session
KY 2026RS
Sponsors
6 primary · 0 co
signed by Governor
delivered to Governor
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
House concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
passed 91-0
posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
to Rules (H)
received in House
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 20 2026
2nd reading, to Rules
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
to Licensing & Occupations (S)
to Committee on Committees (S)
received in Senate
3rd reading, passed 95-0
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 23 2026
2nd reading, to Rules
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
to Committee on Committees (H)
introduced in House
HB 185 was introduced on Jan 7, 2026 by E. Callaway in KY session 2026RS. It is currently signed. Most recent action on Apr 10, 2026: signed by Governor.
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signed by Governor
E. Callaway
J. Bauman
R. Duvall
M. Koch
T. Roberts
W. Thomas