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KY HB454

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Hodgson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new eligibility requirements for county commissioners, mayors, city legislative body members, board of education members, and soil/water conservation district supervisors requiring candidates to be U.S. citizens for at least 18 years prior to election/appointment

  • Prohibits dual citizenship by requiring candidates to be citizens or nationals of only the United States and no other foreign state or country, both at time of election and for 18 years preceding

  • Requires eligibility criteria be maintained throughout the entire term of office, not just at time of election

  • Removes outdated references to specific 1973 and 1975 elections for county commissioner districts in counties containing a first-class city

  • Updates gender-neutral language throughout affected statutes (KRS 67.060, 83A.040, 160.180, and 262.240)

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to elections.

Local Government

Last Action

to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs1/29/2026
Committee On Committees1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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