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HB 904

AN ACT relating to gaming.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Koch and 1 co-sponsor

HB 904 modifies Kentucky gaming policy with a committee substitute and pending floor amendments, currently advancing through the legislative calendar for consideration.

delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 184)
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Bill Summary · HB 904

Legislative bill overview

HB 904 is a Kentucky gaming bill currently in early legislative stages that has received a favorable committee report with a substitute version. The bill includes proposed floor amendments and is scheduled for calendar consideration, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available action history.

Why is this important

Gaming legislation in Kentucky affects revenue streams for state budgets, regulatory frameworks for gaming operations, and economic development in communities. Changes to gaming policy can impact both public finances and the gaming industry's operational landscape across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in bill details: The specific provisions of HB 904 and its Committee Substitute are not publicly described in standard legislative databases, making it difficult to assess actual policy impacts without reviewing full text
  • Floor amendments suggest ongoing dispute: The filing of two floor amendments indicates disagreement among legislators about the bill's contents, suggesting contested provisions exist
  • Gaming expansion vs. regulation debate: Kentucky gaming bills typically pit revenue generation interests against concerns about gambling expansion, consumer protection, and social impacts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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