HB42

AN ACT relating to intercollegiate athletics in the Commonwealth.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB42 mandates regular intercollegiate athletic competitions among public universities to enhance profiles and economic activity.

Kentucky HB42 establishes requirements for intercollegiate athletic competitions among public universities to boost profiles and economic activity. It mandates the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to compete in varsity-level football and basketball games annually. Other public universities must also participate in multiple sports against these two institutions. The bill ensures these competitions do not violate existing contracts and allows for postponements or cancellations due to uncontrollable events.

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Where it stands

Current
Postsecondary Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14

House

to Postsecondary Education (H)

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)