HB 749·KY·house
AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Office of Public Defense.
FailedFiled Feb 25, 2026
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to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
Mar 4, 2026
Summary
The bill would establish an Office of Public Defense within the Kentucky State Police, headed by the police commissioner, to purchase machine guns and transfer them to people who meet state and federal firearm eligibility. It sets up a certification system, background‑check requirements, fees, and a public‑defense fund to cover costs. The measure failed to pass.
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