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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 4, 2025

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Introduced January 9, 2025

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

HB177

AN ACT relating to restoring religious liberty.

Amend KRS 446.350 to define "government" and "substantially burden"; outline procedures and relief that may be sought if statute is violated; outline procedures and relief for any inmate who alleges a violation of this statute; establish duties and authority of the Attorney General; apply to laws adopted before or after the effective date of this statute; include severability clause; waive sovereign, judicial, and governmental immunity; waive qualified immunity under specified circumstances.

Courts Local Government Religion Special Districts State Agencies Consolidated Local Governments Unified Local Governments Administrative Regulations and Proceedings Attorney General Cities Civil Actions Corrections and Correctional Facilities, State Counties Counties, Urban Charter County Government Counties, Charter

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This bill would update Kentucky's existing religious freedom law by clarifying key terms and spelling out the steps a person can take if they believe the government has placed a substantial burden on their religious practice. It includes specific procedures for incarcerated individuals making such claims, expands the role of the Attorney General in enforcing the law, and removes certain legal shields that would otherwise protect government entities or officials from being sued. The changes…

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