Opinion: General Assembly is rushing to dismantle Kentucky Open Records Law A last-minute substitute to a bill "relating to financial institutions" contains major changes that diminish the public's right to know under the Kentucky Open Records Law. It's already passed in the House of Representatives. by Amye Bensenhaver of Kentucky Open Government Coalition 12:27 pm, February 26, 2021 Share on facebook Share on twitter Say goodbye to the Kentucky Open Records Law as we have known it for 45 years. Its fate rests in the hands of a largely hostile legislature. Its last moments are literally ticking away. The House of Representatives suspended its rules to pass HB 312 this morning. Growing opposition necessitated immediate action.