Kentucky

Kentucky's Open Records Act requires prompt access to public records and provides for appeals to the Attorney General when access is denied.

Establishes a strong public-access policy for meetings of public agencies; enforced by the Attorney General with binding advisory opinions.

Adopted ABA Model Procurement Code. Small purchase threshold $40,000; formal competitive solicitation above that. Strong ethical requirements and active debarment procedures. NASPO ValuePoint participant.

Applies to businesses processing data of 100,000+ Kentucky residents, or 25,000+ if deriving revenue from data sales. Follows the Virginia framework. Grants access, correction, deletion, and opt-out rights. Effective January 2026.