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HB 873KENTUCKYSession 2026RSState Billdead

Did Not Advance

Kentucky updates Public Service Commission regulatory powers over state utilities

Original title: AN ACT relating to energy.

Last action · March 10, 2026: to Natural Resources & Energy (H)Sponsor: Jim Gooch

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What This Bill Proposed

Kentucky amends KRS 278.040 to authorize the Public Service Commission to administrative regulations under KRS Chapter 13A for utility oversight and enforcement.

Why it matters

Utility providers and consumers across Kentucky face updated administrative rulemaking procedures governing utility rates, services, and operational practices.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Public Service Commission

The commission is explicitly granted authority to promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A.

Directly affected

State Utilities

Utilities remain subject to the commission's regulation of rates, services, and investigations into methods and practices.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Public Service Commission under this measure?

The Public Service Commission regulates utilities, enforces chapter provisions, and holds exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of utility rates and services.

Does the measure restrict the powers of local cities over utilities?

No, the measure explicitly states that city , contract rights, and powers are not limited or restricted, with the sole exception of the commission's exclusive jurisdiction over rates and service.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Mar 10, 2026HouseCommittee
to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
Mar 3, 2026HouseIntroduced
introduced in House to Committee on Committees (H)

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

General Assembly, Public Service Commission

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Enacting body of the Commonwealth of Kentucky”Map →

OrganizationPublic Service Commission“Regulates utilities and enforces chapter provisions”Map →

Sources

Open source document

apps.legislature.ky.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance20
Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 35)
Controversy10
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment5
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Buzz15
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