Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 344 § 344.310
Local human rights commissions
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344.310 Local human rights commissions. Any city or county, or one (1) or more cities and counties acting jointly, may create a human rights commission (hereinafter a "local commission"): (1) To provide for execution within its jurisdiction of the policies embodied in this chapter and the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 241); and (2) To safeguard all individuals within its jurisdiction from discrimination because of race, color, religion, or national origin, sex, or age. History: Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 104, sec. 4. -- Created 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 2, Art. 7, sec. 702.
Kentucky Revised Statute § 344.310 authorizes cities and counties—individually or jointly—to establish local human rights commissions. These local bodies are empowered to carry out the anti-discrimination policies found in Kentucky's civil rights chapter and the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 within their own geographic boundaries. The provision specifically directs these commissions to protect people from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or age.
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Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.310, property owners and managers operating in cities or counties that have established a local human rights commission are subject to that commission's oversight in addition to state and federal fair housing requirements. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the specific rules and procedures of any local commission that has jurisdiction over their properties. Awareness of which protected characteristics are covered—race, color, religion, national origin, sex, and age—helps operators maintain consistent, non-discriminatory practices across their portfolios.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.310 means that depending on where you live in Kentucky, a locally created human rights commission may have authority to address discrimination complaints based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or age. Tenants who believe they have experienced such discrimination can look into whether their city or county has established a local commission and what complaint processes it offers. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help individuals understand which local, state, or federal bodies may be available to them under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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