SB35

AN ACT relating to oaths.

Introduced·1/6/26
Bill Text

Kentucky SB35 amends oath requirements for witnesses testifying before legislative committees.

Kentucky SB35 amends the Kentucky Revised Statutes to standardize oath requirements for witnesses testifying before legislative committees. Witnesses must swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, similar to court oaths. If a witness refuses to take the oath, they cannot testify. Oaths from previous meetings do not apply to future meetings. Testimony given under oath is subject to penalties for false statements.

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History

Jan 6

Senate

introduced in Senate

Jan 6

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)