HB84Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to legal liability for local governments and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by T.J. Roberts, District 66
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 411.100, relating to a city's liability for damage done during the course of a riot, to provide that any form of local government shall be liable for damage done during the course of a riot if they could have prevented the damage.
Where it stands
to Committee on Committees (S)
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Adopt HFA 1 RCS# 40 · January 30, 2026
81
Yes
8
No
11
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 | Absent |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Judiciary (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 30 2026
3rd reading, passed 89-6 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
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