Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 191: AN ACT relating to Constitution Day.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 191 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to Constitution Day. Primary sponsor: D.J. Johnson (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Robert Duvall (Republican), Scott Sharp (Republican), Walker Thomas (Republican), Aaron Thompson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Primary and Secondary Education (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require that all public schools in Kentucky devote 1 class or instructional period for the observance of Constitution Day; establish Constitution Day program requirements; require the Kentucky Department of Education to develop and maintain a web-based resource for Constitution Day programming; provide that the Act may be cited as the Honoring Our Constitution Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Robert Duvall | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Scott Sharp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Walker Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Aaron Thompson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House