New Kentucky laws taking effect January 1, 2026

5 laws take effect January 1, 2026.

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.

Government (2)

  • HB 136 · 2025 Regular SessionStated

    AN ACT relating to corrections

    How we got this date

    The date of the act's main provisions (Section 1).

    Section 1: Section 1 of this Act takes effect January 1, 2026.

    Parts of this act take effect on other dates.

    How effective dates are worked out

  • SB 100 · 2025 Regular SessionStated

    AN ACT relating to tobacco, nicotine, or vapor product licensure

    How we got this date

    The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 2 to 8, 13, and 19).

    Sections 2 to 8, 13, and 19: Sections 2 to 8, 13, and 19 shall take effect January 1, 2026.

    Parts of this act take effect on other dates.

    How effective dates are worked out

Healthcare (2)

  • HB 210 · 2025 Regular SessionStated

    AN ACT relating to dental benefit plans

    How we got this date
    This Act takes effect January 1, 2026.

    How effective dates are worked out

  • HB 421 · 2025 Regular SessionStated

    AN ACT relating to colorectal cancer screenings

    How we got this date

    The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 and 2).

    Sections 1 and 2: Sections 1 and 2 of this Act take effect January 1, 2026.

    Parts of this act take effect on other dates.

    How effective dates are worked out

Defense (1)