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SR 289

A RESOLUTION recognizing April 28th, 2026, as Pay It Forward Day.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Girdler

Kentucky designates April 28, 2026 as Pay It Forward Day and urges voluntary acts of kindness to strengthen community spirit without imposing legal requirements.

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Bill Summary · SR 289

Summary: SR 289 (2026RS) —Pay It Forward Day Resolution (Kentucky)

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution
  • Jurisdiction: Kentucky
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session
  • Sponsor: Senator Rick Girdler (co-sponsor)
  • Status: Introduced and adopted by voice vote in Senate; referred to Committee on Committees on 2026-04-14, then adopted by voice vote the same day.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially recognizes April 28, 2026, as Pay It Forward Day.
  • Encourages Kentucky residents and local governments to engage in acts of kindness and generosity.
  • Emphasizes the global, cross-border nature of the Pay It Forward movement (participation reported in more than 85 countries on six continents).

Key Provisions

As a resolution, SR 289 does not impose new laws or create enforceable requirements. Its substantive elements are:
- Section 1: Declaration that April 28, 2026, will be observed as Pay It Forward Day by the Senate.
- Section 2: A call to action for Kentucky citizens to engage in paying forward acts when opportunities arise, highlighting expected benefits such as strengthened community spirit, positive social change, and improvements to daily life at local, national, and global levels.
- Section 3: directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Rick Girdler (the sponsor).

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Citizens of Kentucky and their communities, through voluntary participation in acts of kindness.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: The broader community by fostering a culture of generosity and cooperation.
  • Since a resolution, there are no new regulations, penalties, or funding provisions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and Referral: Introduced in the Senate on April 14, 2026; referred to the Committee on Committees the same day.
  • Adoption: Passed by voice vote on April 14, 2026.
  • Effective Date: Not applicable in the sense of a law; the resolution designates a day and encourages observance. No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are anticipated.

Potential Impact

  • Primarily symbolic and educational: raises awareness about the Pay It Forward concept and encourages community-oriented actions.
  • May inspire schools, local governments, and civic groups in Kentucky to recognize or participate in acts of kindness on Pay It Forward Day.
  • Helps align Kentucky with a broader international movement promoting generosity and social connectedness.

Notes for Readers

  • This is a ceremonial resolution, not a statute or appropriations bill.
  • It signals the legislature’s endorsement of the Pay It Forward concept and invites voluntary participation without creating legal obligations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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