A RESOLUTION recognizing the last day of February, the day connecting Black and Women's History Months, as a day to honor Black women.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Beverly Chester-Burton and 1 co-sponsor

The bill recognizes the last day of February as a commemorative day to honor Black women, a symbolic acknowledgment without laws, funding, or enforcement.

adopted by voice vote

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Bill Summary: HR 27 (2026 Session, Kentucky)

Purpose and intent

HR 27 is a resolution recognizing the last day of February as a day to honor Black women. The intention is to acknowledge the contributions and history of Black women and to connect Black history month with Women’s History Month by designating a specific day that links the two observances.

Key provisions

Proposes recognizing the last day of February as a commemorative day dedicated to honoring Black women.

Serves as a symbolic acknowledgment rather than establishing new statutory obligations, funding, or enforcement mechanisms.

Expresses the sense of the Kentucky House of Representatives regarding the importance of recognizing Black women's contributions to society, history, and culture.

Who/what would be affected

The recognition directly affects the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its residents, including state government, educational institutions, and the public, by formally acknowledging Black women on the designated day.

The resolution signals to schools, government agencies, and communities that this day should be observed in a manner appropriate to public institutions, though it does not mandate specific actions, programs, or expenditures.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction: January 13, 2026, in the Kentucky House.

Committee action: Referred to the Committee on Committees (H) for scheduling and consideration.

Floor action: February 9, 2026, moved to the House Floor and adopted by voice vote, indicating broad support or consensus without a recorded roll-call vote.

Status: As of the latest action, the resolution passed the House floor and has completed at least one formal adoption step; as a resolution, it does not become law or create binding duties but serves as ceremonial acknowledgment.

Additional notes

This is a nonbinding resolution, typical of commemorative recognitions, and does not authorize funding or enforceable programs.

The resolution aligns with broader commemorative efforts recognizing Black history and Women’s History Month and provides a formal political statement of appreciation within the Kentucky General Assembly.