In one paragraph
Kentucky's HB 498 (2025 session) would have created a new section of KRS Chapter 21A in which the General Assembly respectfully requested that the Supreme Court of Kentucky start a four-year pilot project on AI transcription of court proceedings in at least three judicial districts or circuits chosen by the Chief Justice. The Administrative Office of the Courts would have evaluated it and reported each September 1. Referred to House Judiciary February 21, 2025; died when the session ended.
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What it means for business
None: the bill died and never became law. It would have affected Kentucky courts and court reporting, not private businesses.
Key provisions
- Requests, rather than orders, that the Supreme Court of Kentucky start a pilot project on AI transcription in court proceedings
- Pilot in at least three judicial districts, circuits or divisions chosen by the Chief Justice; not in places where the applicable judge objects
- Participating courts must use AI for transcription; pilot lasts four years unless the General Assembly extends or limits it
- Administrative Office of the Courts evaluates harms, benefits, cost savings and efficiency and the rules and statutes needed to make it permanent
- Annual report to the Legislative Research Commission by September 1; referred to Judiciary (H) February 21, 2025 and died
Latest legislative action
Feb 21, 2025. to Judiciary (H); no further action before the 2025 regular session ended
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Dietz R | Sponsor | HD-065 |
| Steven Doan R | Sponsor | HD-069 |
| T.J. Roberts R | Sponsor | HD-066 |
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