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SR 148

A RESOLUTION recognizing June 2026 as Fidelity Month.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Shelley Frommeyer and 2 co-sponsors

Designates June 2026 as Fidelity Month in Kentucky to reaffirm faith, family, and patriotism as foundations of society, with no funding or new regulations.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 148

Summary: SR 148 (2026RS) — Fidelity Month Resolution, Kentucky Senate

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution (SR)
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session (Kentucky)
  • Jurisdiction: Kentucky
  • Title: A Resolution recognizing June 2026 as Fidelity Month
  • Status: Adopted by voice vote in the Senate on March 24, 2026; introduced March 5, 2026; referred to Committee on Committees (S)

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution designates June 2026 as “Fidelity Month” in Kentucky.
  • It aims to rededicate the state to the civic virtues of faith, family, and patriotism.
  • The resolution frames fidelity to God, family, community, and country as foundational to individual and societal well-being.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Official designation
    • States that the Kentucky Senate recognizes June 2026 as Fidelity Month.
    • Declares the purpose of fidelity months to promote and reaffirm the civic virtues of faith, family, and patriotism within the Commonwealth.
  • Section 2: Administrative action
    • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Aaron Reed (the primary recipient named in the text).

Relevant details and context

  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsors include Sen. Max Wise, Sen. Shelley Frommeyer, and Sen. Aaron Reed.
  • Supporting context cited in the text:
    • Cites findings attributed to the National Opinion Research Center and The Wall Street Journal about perceived declines in support for traditional values.
    • Emphasizes purported societal benefits linked to religious upbringing, two-parent married households, and associated traits (happiness, community involvement, educational attainment, lower risk of certain negative outcomes).
    • Quotes George Washington on religion and morality as indispensable supports for political prosperity (as cited in the bill).
  • Procedural history:
    • Introduced: March 5, 2026
    • Assigned to: Committee on Committees
    • Adopted: March 24, 2026 (voice vote)

Potential impact

  • Symbolic and symbolic-policy effect:
    • Treats June 2026 as a commemorative period to highlight fidelity-related themes (faith, family, patriotism) in Kentucky.
    • May influence public messaging, ceremonial activities, or school and community programming during Fidelity Month (at the discretion of state entities and local organizations), though the resolution does not authorize funding or mandate specific actions.
  • No new statutory duties, funding, or regulatory requirements are created by the text itself.
  • Political or cultural signaling:
    • Reflects an emphasis on traditional values in state rhetoric and identity.
    • Could influence discussions around related social issues by framing them within the fidelity/family/patriotism narrative.

Summary takeaways

  • SR 148 designates June 2026 as Fidelity Month in Kentucky.
  • The resolution seeks to reaffirm the virtues of faith, family, and patriotism as foundational to a healthy society.
  • It directs the Clerk to send a copy to Sen. Aaron Reed and has no accompanying budgetary or regulatory provisions.
  • It passed the Senate by voice vote in March 2026 and was introduced earlier that month.

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

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