HB441

AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizenship requirements for state and local elected officials.

Introduced·1/20/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB441 proposes a constitutional amendment to require state and local elected officials to be U.S. citizens for at least 18 years.

Kentucky HB441 proposes to amend the state constitution to establish that a person must be a U.S. citizen for at least 18 years to be eligible for election or appointment to state and local offices. This requirement applies to offices such as Governor, Attorney General, and county officers, but not federal positions. The amendment will be published and voted on by the public.

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Current
Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 28

House

to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Jan 20

House

introduced in House

Jan 20

House

to Committee on Committees (H)