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Ky. Const. § 26
General powers subordinate to Bill of Rights -- Laws contrary thereto are void
To guard against transgression of the high powers which we have delegated, We Declare that every thing in this Bill of Rights is excepted out of the general powers of government, and shall forever remain inviolate; and all laws contrary thereto, or contrary to this Constitution, shall be void.
History
Text as Ratified on: August 3, 1891, and revised September 28, 1891. History: Not yet amended.
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- 2026-09-25
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- 2026-09-25
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