HB653

AN ACT relating to civil rights.

Introduced·2/17/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB653 amends civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination based on familial status, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual.

Kentucky HB653 amends the state's civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination based on familial status, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability in various areas, including employment, housing, and public accommodations. It allows local governments to create human rights commissions to enforce these protections. The bill also mandates reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and those affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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History

Feb 24

House

to Judiciary (H)

Feb 17

House

introduced in House

Feb 17

House

to Committee on Committees (H)