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Last action · January 16, 2026

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

Introduced January 9, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB288

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to terms of members of the General Assembly.

Propose to amend Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prevent Senators from serving more than 4 terms of office, not including partial terms of 2 years or less, and to prevent members of the House of Representatives from serving more than 6 terms of office, not including partial terms of 2 years or less, beginning with those elected in November 2028; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

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This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would set term limits for Kentucky lawmakers. State senators would be limited to four full terms, and state representatives would be limited to six full terms, with limits taking effect for those elected starting in November 2028. If the legislature approves it, Kentucky voters would have the final say on whether to add this change to the state constitution. Who it may affect: candidates for and current members of the Kentucky General Assembly

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