New Kentucky laws taking effect July 1, 2025
6 laws take effect July 1, 2025.
Of the 363 bills enacted since 2025, 363 have an effective date and 0 don't yet (pending). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.
Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 11:17 a.m. EDT.
Finance (2)
HB 566 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and declaring an emergency
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 3, 5 to 8, 23 to 32, and 34 to 51).
Sections 1 to 3, 5 to 8, 23 to 32, and 34 to 51: Sections 1 to 3, 5 to 8, 23 to 32, and 34 to 51 of this Act take effect July 1, 2025.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 190 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT relating to charitable gaming
How we got this date
This Act takes effect July 1, 2025.
Government (2)
Education (1)
SB 178 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT relating to the Education and Labor Cabinet reorganization
How we got this date
This Act takes effect July 1, 2025.
Taxes (1)
HB 775 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
AN ACT relating to fiscal matters
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 19 to 24, 26, and 35 to 37).
Sections 19 to 24, 26, and 35 to 37: Sections 19 to 24, 26, and 35 to 37 of this Act take effect on July 1, 2025.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.