HB441Introduced in the House
AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizenship requirements for state and local elected officials.
Introduced by John Hodgson, District 36
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to require candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor of Public Accounts, Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture, member of the General Assembly, any justice or judge of the Kentucky Court of Justice, county officer, or any other statewide, judicial, legislative, or local elected office to be a citizen of the United States, and not a citizen or national of any foreign state or country, at the time of their election or appointment for the duration of their term, and for 18 years immediately preceding election or appointment, in order to hold each respective office; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Where it stands
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
January 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
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