Kentucky Attorney General Opinions
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When do laws passed in Kentucky's 2026 legislative session take effect?
Most legislation passed in the 2026 Regular Session takes effect on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Under Section 55 of the Kentucky Constitution, a non-emergency act becomes law 90 days after the legislatu…
When do laws passed in Kentucky's 2025 Regular Session take effect?
June 27, 2025. The Attorney General concluded that, under Section 55 of the Kentucky Constitution, most legislation from the 2025 Regular Session takes effect on Friday, June 27, 2025, which is when 9…
When did bills passed in Kentucky's 2024 legislative session take effect?
Most bills from Kentucky's 2024 Regular Session took effect Monday, July 15, 2024. Under Section 55 of the Kentucky Constitution, ordinary legislation becomes law 90 days after the session adjourns. T…
When did bills passed in Kentucky's 2023 legislative session take effect?
Most bills from Kentucky's 2023 Regular Session took effect Thursday, June 29, 2023. Under Section 55 of the Kentucky Constitution, ordinary legislation becomes law 90 days after the session adjourns.…
When did laws passed in Kentucky's 2022 regular legislative session take effect?
July 14, 2022. The Attorney General concluded that, under Section 55 of the Kentucky Constitution, legislation passed during the 2022 Regular Session, other than general appropriation bills and acts w…
When did laws passed in Kentucky's 2021 legislative session take effect?
June 29, 2021. The Attorney General concluded that, under Section 55 of the Kentucky Constitution, most legislation from the 2021 Regular Session became effective on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, because th…
When did laws passed in Kentucky's 2020 legislative session take effect?
July 15, 2020. The Attorney General concluded that, under Section 55 of the Kentucky Constitution, most legislation passed in the 2020 Regular Session took effect on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, ninety f…
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Attorney general opinions in Kentucky are written by the Kentucky Attorney General's office in response to questions from state agencies, legislators, and prosecutors. They are not binding like court decisions, but courts and agencies treat them as persuasive guidance on how state law applies. Every opinion above has a plain-English question and short answer, plus a link to the full original text.