What does Kentucky House Bill HB 5 do?

HB 5: AN ACT relating to prison educational programs.

When was Kentucky House Bill HB 5 introduced?

HB 5 was introduced on Feb 12, 2026.

What's the current status of Kentucky House Bill HB 5?

The latest action on HB 5 by the House was: to Judiciary (H) on Feb 20, 2026.

Who introduced Kentucky House Bill HB 5?

HB 5 was introduced by Jennifer Decker.

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HB 5

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AN ACT relating to prison educational programs.

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Jennifer Decker
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(R - 58)
David W. Osborne
primary
(R - 59)
Chad Aull
primary
(D - 79)
S. Baker
primary
R. Bivens
primary
J. Blanton
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S. Bratcher
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R. Bridges
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E. Callaway
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J. Calloway
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M. Dossett
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R. Duvall
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D. Elliott
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D. Fister
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P. Flannery
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K. Fleming
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C. Freeland
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C. Fugate
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A. Gentry
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D. Gordon
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P. Griffee
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V. Grossl
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T. Hampton
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M. Hart
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J. Hodgson
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K. Holloway
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T. Huff
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M. Imes
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K. Jackson
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K. King
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C. Lewis
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S. Lewis
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M. Lockett
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S. Maddox
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C. Massaroni
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B. McCool
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S. McPherson
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D. Meade
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S. Miles
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K. Moser
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A. Neighbors
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J. Nemes
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M. Proctor
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T. Roberts
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S. Rudy
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S. Sharp
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T. Smith
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N. Tate
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W. Thomas
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J. Tipton
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T. Truett
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B. Wesley
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M. Whitaker
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R. White
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W. Williams
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N. Wilson
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S. Witten
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Feb 20, 2026 | House
- to Judiciary (H)
Feb 12, 2026 | House
- introduced in House
- to Committee on Committees (H)

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb5.html

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