Kentucky SR279: A RESOLUTION affirming the supremacy of United States and Kentucky law over foreign law.

What the bill says

A resolution affirming the supremacy of United States and Kentucky law over foreign law.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION affirming the supremacy of United States and Kentucky law over foreign law. WHEREAS, the threat posed by terrorism has been well established both beyond and within the borders of the United States and this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, the threat of terrorism within the homeland is primarily the result of a legal-political-military doctrine combined with Islamic religious beliefs known as Sharia, a system adhered to or advocated by millions of its followers around the world; and WHEREAS, Sharia as a political doctrine requires its adherents to actively support the establishment of a political society based upon Sharia as foundational or supreme law and the replacement of any political entity not governed by Sharia with a Sharia political order; and WHEREAS, Sharia includes a doctrine of armed conflict, often referred to as jihad, which has been considered by many scholars across historical periods as a significant component of its legal and traditional framework; and WHEREAS, many interpretations of jihad frame its ultimate objective as the expansion or establishment of governance aligned with Islam through Sharia law across states and societies, invoking coercive or unlawful actions to impose and institute Sharia; and WHEREAS, the institution of Sharia would require the destruction, abrogation, or violation of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Kentucky; and WHEREAS, the threat from …

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Sponsors

• Lindsey Tichenor (R, SD-006) · primary sponsor
• Brandon Smith (R, SD-030)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: to Committee on Committees (S)
2. March 31, 2026: introduced in Senate

Common questions

What is SR279?

SR279 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION affirming the supremacy of United States and Kentucky law over foreign law.

What does SR279 do?

In its own words: A resolution affirming the supremacy of United States and Kentucky law over foreign law.

What is the status of SR279?

In committee as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: to Committee on Committees (S) (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored SR279?

Lindsey Tichenor (R, SD-006), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SR279?

On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr279.html