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HB119
Designating Black History Season in Kentucky
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:26 AM
In one sentence
This bill designates January 15 through April 4 each year as Black History Season throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
What it does
- Creates a new section in Chapter 2 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to establish Black History Season from January 15 to April 4 every year.
- Requires the Governor to issue an official proclamation declaring these dates as Black History Season.
- Directs the Governor to encourage Kentuckians to acknowledge the history and contributions provided by Black culture.
Who it affects
- The Governor of Kentucky
- Residents of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Limits and unknowns
- The text does not specify any funding or penalties for this law.
- The bill encourages actions but does not require schools or businesses to take specific steps beyond the Governor's proclamation.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Commonwealth
- Another name for a state; in this bill, it refers to Kentucky.
- Proclamation
- An official public announcement made by the Governor.
Official record
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Official summary
AN ACT relating to Black History Season.