HB265Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to regulatory authorizations by the commissioner of insurance.
Introduced by Michael Meredith, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 299 to establish procedures and authorization by the commissioner of insurance for the voluntary dissolution of certain companies transacting the business of insurance upon the cooperative or assessment plan; amend KRS 304.50-010 to prohibit the commissioner from authorizing additional workers' compensation self-insured groups on and after the effective date of the Act; amend KRS 342.350 to conform.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 84)
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 369 · March 31, 2026
94
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Yes |
| Kimberly Holloway | 2 | Yes |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Yes |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Yes |
| Mary Imes | 5 | Yes |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Yes |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Yes |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Yes |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Banking & Insurance (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2026
3rd reading, passed 95-0
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Banking & Insurance (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19 2026
passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
received in House
to Rules (H)
posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)
House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)
passed 94-0
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 84)
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