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KY HB400

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Burke

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2026
Committee On Committees1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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