In Committee
2026 Regular Session
HB539
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 446 to prohibit the recognition of adjudicative rulings or contractual provisions based in whole or in part upon Sharia or any foreign law; provide for exceptions for ecclesiastical matters, voluntary choice of law for corporate entities, or where federal preemption applies.
Introduced: February 3, 2026
Last action: February 10, 2026
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Legislative History
Feb 3, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 3, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 10, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)
Primary Sponsor
Bill.Wesley@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (19)
Shane.Baker@kylegislature.gov
ryan.bivens@kylegislature.gov
emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov
Josh.Calloway@kylegislature.gov
Jennifer.Decker@kylegislature.gov
Ryan.Dotson@kylegislature.gov
Chris.Freeland@kylegislature.gov
Deanna.Gordon@kylegislature.gov
David.Hale@kylegislature.gov
Mark.Hart@kylegislature.gov
john.hodgson@kylegislature.gov
Matt.Lockett@kylegislature.gov
Bobby.McCool@kylegislature.gov
Shawn.McPherson@kylegislature.gov
marianne.proctor@kylegislature.gov
tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov
Nancy.Tate@kylegislature.gov
Timmy.truett@kylegislature.gov
Richard.White@kylegislature.gov