Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 115: AN ACT relating to civil rights.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 115 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to civil rights. Primary sponsor: Gerald Neal (Democratic), Cassie Armstrong (Democratic), Karen Berg (Democratic), Gary Clemons (Democratic), Keturah Herron (Democratic), Reggie Thomas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 344.010 to define terms; amend KRS 344.020, relating to the purpose of the Kentucky's civil rights chapter, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.025, 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, and 344.080, relating to prohibited discrimination in various labor and employment practices, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.100 and 344.110 to conform; amend KRS 344.120 and 344.140, relating to prohibited discrimination in places of public accommodation, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.170, 344.180, 344.190, 344.300, and 344.310, relating to the state and local human rights commissions, to include prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in the scope of their powers and duties; amend KRS 344.360, 344.370, 344.380, and 344.680, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain housing, real estate, and other financial transactions, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.367, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain insurance sales, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.400, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain credit transactions, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; make various technical amendments; amend KRS 18A.095 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Cassie Armstrong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Karen Berg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Gary Clemons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Keturah Herron | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Reggie Thomas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“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 Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate