AN ACT relating to elections.

In Plain Language

This bill extends the time polls stay open at the end of the day from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. It updates related election rules to match this new closing time.

Official summary

Amend KRS 117.087 and 118.035 to extend voting hours from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m; amend KRS 117.076 and 117.275 to conform.

Sponsor

C. Aull (Democratic-79)

Cosponsors

None listed

Latest action

to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Feb 19, 2026

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Action history

Feb 19, 2026 to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

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