Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 540: AN ACT relating to interference with a religious service.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 540 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to interference with a religious service. Primary sponsor: Mitch Whitaker (Republican), Robert Duvall (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), David Hale (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): to Judiciary (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 525.010 to define "religious organization" and "religious service"; make technical corrections to existing definitions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to establish the crime of interference with a religious service as a Class A misdemeanor; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a civil cause of action for interference with a religious service; amend KRS 525.200 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Whitaker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Robert Duvall | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| David Hale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“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 Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House