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KY HB400
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lindsey Burke
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AI Summary
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Establishes a fundamental right for individuals to receive fertility treatment, continue ongoing treatments, and make decisions about the donation, testing, storage, and disposition of reproductive genetic material
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Defines fertility treatment broadly to include preservation of oocytes, sperm, or embryos; artificial insemination; IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies; genetic testing of embryos; fertility medications; and gamete donation
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Prohibits Kentucky and its political subdivisions from denying, burdening, or infringing upon fertility treatment rights unless justified by a compelling state interest achieved by the least restrictive means
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Bars discrimination in enforcement of these rights based on sex, disability, race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, immigration status, religion, or sexual orientation
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Allows aggrieved individuals to sue state or local officials in federal or state court for injunctive relief and damages for alleged violations
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to fertility treatment.
Civil Actions
Last Action
to Judiciary (H)
1/23/2026