HB 477 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to reproduction.

Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to protect access to assisted reproductive technology; create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to declare that a fertilized human egg or human embryo that exists outside of the uterus of a human body shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person, or any other term that connotes a human being for any purpose under state law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
to Judiciary (H)
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 22, 2026
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