Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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SB 324: AN ACT relating to the entertainment industry.
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SB 324 status: Enacted — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 194) (updated Apr 23, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
72OUT OF 100
Score:72/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
Amend KRS 141.383 and 154.61-020 to allow that any unallocated portion of the $75 million credit cap be carried forward for utilization in subsequent calendar years for high-impact motion pictures or entertainment productions; amend KRS 154.12-280 to require the Kentucky Film Office to review applications, notify applicants of additional information needed, and forward applications to the Cabinet for Economic Development and the Kentucky Film Leadership Council; amend KRS 154.12-282 to update functions and purposes of the Kentucky Film Leadership Council; amend KRS 154.61-010 to define terms and revise definitions; provide that a motion picture or entertainment production eligible for credit includes a video game, music video, or commercial; amend KRS 154.61-020 to increase the minimum amount of qualifying expenditures and qualifying payroll expenditures that must be expended by an approved company to qualify for tax incentives; require, in addition to current reports, the submission of a certified audit by an approved company within 180 days of completion of production.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Enables carry-forward of unallocated tax credits for high-impact productions
- Expands incentive eligibility to video games and commercial media
- Formalizes the application review process through the Kentucky Film Office
Risks
- Increased expenditure thresholds may disadvantage smaller productions
- Audit requirements introduce new compliance costs for companies
- Incentive reliance may create state revenue volatility
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Explicitly includes video games in tax incentive programs
- Supports growth of the state's digital media and software sector
- Encourages localized investment in production technology
Risks
- New threshold requirements may exclude independent game developers
- Audit mandates increase administrative burdens on small tech studios
- Market dependence on cyclical state tax credit availability
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Imposes a strict 180-day audit submission deadline for production completion
- Formalizes review steps within the Kentucky Film Office
- Clarifies functions of the Kentucky Film Leadership Council
Risks
- Reliance on private auditors for state incentive certification
- Potential agency bottlenecks during application review
- Limited transparency on specific distribution of credit allocations
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Where it stands
Official recordsigned by Governor (Acts Ch. 194)
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