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HB42

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AN ACT relating to intercollegiate athletics in the Commonwealth.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to declare findings; set mandated annual varsity athletic game requirements for the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, and Western Kentucky University in various sports; ensure existing contracts of public postsecondary institutions are not violated.

AthleticsEducation, HigherUniversities and Colleges

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: January 14, 2026

To Postsecondary Education (H)
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Legislative History

Jan 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Postsecondary Education (H)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Matthew Lehman
Matthew Lehman

Representative · House District 067

Primary sponsor
matt.lehman@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (1)

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George Brown

Representative · House District 077

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George.Brown@kylegislature.gov