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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 344.010 to define terms; amend KRS 344.020, relating to the purpose of the Kentucky's civil rights chapter, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.025, 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, and 344.080, relating to prohibited discrimination in various labor and employment practices, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.100 and 344.110 to conform; amend KRS 344.120 and 344.140, relating to prohibited discrimination in places of public accommodation, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.170, 344.180, 344.190, 344.300, and 344.310, relating to the state and local human rights commissions, to include prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in the scope of their powers and duties; amend KRS 344.360, 344.370, 344.380, and 344.680, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain housing, real estate, and other financial transactions, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.367, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain insurance sales, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.400, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain credit transactions, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; make various technical amendments; amend KRS 18A.095 to conform.
AI Summary
This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 344, which governs civil rights, to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity across various areas. It defines key terms like "gender identity" and "sexual orientation" and expands protections against discrimination in employment, labor practices, public accommodations, housing, real estate transactions, insurance sales, and credit transactions. The bill also updates the powers and duties of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights and local human rights commissions to include these protected categories. Additionally, it makes conforming amendments to other related statutes, including those concerning state employee appeals. The overarching goal is to ensure that all individuals in Kentucky are safeguarded from discrimination on these grounds, aligning state law with broader civil rights principles.
Sponsors (6)
Gerald Neal (D)*,
Karen Berg (D),
Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D),
Gary Clemons (D),
Keturah Herron (D),
Reggie Thomas (D),
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S) (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb115.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb115/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/sb115/LM.pdf |
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