Near-total abortion ban
Enacted5/10
Kentucky · Kentucky HB 148 (2019), "Human Life Protection Act" (trigger law) · Effective Jun 24, 2022
Impact 5/10
Kentucky's near-total abortion trigger ban took effect after Dobbs. Exceptions only for the life of the mother and to prevent substantial impairment of a major bodily function.
Reproductive rightsYoung adults (18-30)Working-age adultsWomenLow-incomePregnant people
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✓ Verified against primary sources 2026-08-16