Introduced

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Became law

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

Last action · January 14, 2026

To Postsecondary Education (H)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB42

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.

Athletics Education, Higher Universities and Colleges

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This bill would require eight Kentucky public universities to hold a minimum number of varsity athletic games each year in various sports. It sets these requirements by law while protecting any existing athletic contracts those schools already have in place. Who it may affect: student-athletes, university athletics programs, and fans of college sports at Kentucky's public universities.

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