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Constitution of Kentucky

The supreme law of Kentucky, alongside the U.S. Constitution.

Ratified
1792
Amendments
1949

Overview

Constitution of Kentucky

Constitution of Kentucky

American state constitution

A replica of the courthouse where the first Constitutional Convention was held in Danville, Kentucky in 1784.

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the document that governs the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It was first adopted in 1792 and has since been rewritten three times and amended many more. The later versions were adopted in 1799, 1850, and 1891.

Sourced from Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA 3.0). For the official text, consult the Kentucky Secretary of State.

Indexed on June 27, 2026

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