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KY HB441
KY HB441AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizenship requirements for state and local elected officials.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to require candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor of Public Accounts, Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture, member of the General Assembly, any justice or judge of the Kentucky Court of Justice, county officer, or any other statewide, judicial, legislative, or local elected office to be a citizen of the United States, and not a citizen or national of any foreign state or country, at the time of their election or appointment for the duration of their term, and for 18 years immediately preceding election or appointment, in order to hold each respective office; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Kentucky Constitution to establish new citizenship requirements for individuals seeking to hold state and local elected offices. Specifically, it would require candidates for positions such as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, members of the General Assembly, judges, and county officers, among others, to be a citizen of the United States and not a citizen or national of any foreign country at the time of their election or appointment and for the entire duration of their term. Furthermore, candidates would need to have been a U.S. citizen for at least 18 years immediately preceding their election or appointment, and not have been a citizen or national of any foreign state or country during that same 18-year period. This proposed constitutional amendment will be presented to Kentucky voters for their approval or rejection.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb441.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb441/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb441/LM.pdf |
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