contested — Ongoing: residents attending fiscal court since Dec 2025; Fiscal Court has not taken a public position; jailer Marc Fields publicly supports partnership; Kenton (unlike Oldham/Grayson/Daviess/Hopkins) DID disclose ICE billing under open records — transparency-cooperative; 40 habeas petitions filed in Eastern District KY in early 2026, all from Northern KY jails

dormant — HB47 stalled in House Judiciary Committee (referred Jan 21, 2026; no further action through end of 26RS regular session). Kentucky 2026 General Assembly adjourned sine die without HB47 advancing. SB86 also did not progress. Bills effectively dead for 26RS but expected to return in 2027 session.

contested — Partial win: AG opinion 26-ORD-150 (Apr 3, 2026) ruled jail violated Open Records Act; jail must disclose ICE contracts, payment records, and revenue communications. Statewide transparency context worsened Apr 23 when KY Supreme Court ruled officials can hide public business on personal devices.