Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SR7: A RESOLUTION condemning all acts of political violence and affirming the civil and peaceful exercise of democracy.
Status: In committee, January 12, 2026
Condemn political violence and affirm the peaceful exercise of democracy in the Commonwealth.
What the bill says
A resolution condemning all acts of political violence and affirming the civil and peaceful exercise of democracy.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION condemning all acts of political violence and affirming the civil and peaceful exercise of democracy. WHEREAS, the principles of democracy and fundamental values of the Commonwealth of Kentucky rely on the peaceful contest of ideas and the engagement in productive civil discourse, and not the use of intimidation, violence, or assassination to resolve differences; and WHEREAS, the use of hateful speech projecting societal fault onto any individual or group based on their race, religion, identity, or political beliefs creates a division among people and cultivates an environment that allows and promotes violence; and WHEREAS, this Senate reaffirms the commitment to the principle that the legitimacy of a democratic republic depends upon the free exercise of a representative government and the ability for all citizens to participate without fear, intimidation or coercion; and WHEREAS, the rhetoric and acts of violence committed against groups or individuals of differing ideologies or political parties are fueled by difference but share a common danger that erodes democratic participation, silences debate, intimidates individuals who are elected to serve, undermines the trust of the citizens, and threatens the integrity of government; and WHEREAS, acts of political violence have no place in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in the United States of America, or in any society that values freedom, justice, and the peaceful exercise of democracy; …
Sponsors
- Casey Chambers Armstrong (D, SD-019) · primary sponsor
- Karen Berg (D, SD-026)
- David Givens (R, SD-009)
- Stephen Meredith (R, SD-005)
Latest actions
- : to Senate Floor
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Subjects: Public Protection, Public Safety
Common questions
- What is SR7?
- SR7 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION condemning all acts of political violence and affirming the civil and peaceful exercise of democracy.
- What does SR7 do?
- In its own words: A resolution condemning all acts of political violence and affirming the civil and peaceful exercise of democracy.
- What is the status of SR7?
- In committee as of January 12, 2026. Latest action: to Senate Floor (January 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR7?
- Casey Chambers Armstrong (D, SD-019), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR7?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr7.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.