Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

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

Last action · January 30, 2026

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

Introduced January 22, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB476

AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to reproductive rights.

Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish an individual right to reproductive freedom; allow the Commonwealth to regulate abortion after fetal viability, but not prohibit if medically needed to protect a pregnant patient's life or physical or mental health; forbid discrimination in enforcement of this right; prohibit prosecution of an individual, or a person helping a pregnant individual, for exercising the right to reproductive freedom; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Constitution, Ky.County Clerks Elections and Voting Reproductive Issues Secretary of State Local Mandate

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This bill proposes adding a new section to the Kentucky Constitution that would establish an individual right to reproductive freedom. It would allow the state to regulate abortion after a fetus is viable, but not ban it when a medical provider determines it is needed to protect the pregnant patient's life or physical or mental health. If passed by the legislature, the measure would go on the ballot for Kentucky voters to approve or reject. Who it may affect: pregnant individuals, healthcare providers, and all Kentucky voters who would decide whether to ratify the amendment.

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