Kentucky State Language

English

Adopted on July 13, 1984

English is designated as the official state language of Kentucky effective July 13, 1984.

Kentucky State Language: English

Kentucky Law

The law designating English as the official Kentucky state language is found in the Kentucky Revised Statutes, Title 1, Chapter 2, Section 2.013.

TITLE I - SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
CHAPTER 2 - CITIZENSHIP, EMBLEMS, HOLIDAYS, AND TIME.

2.013 State language.
English is designated as the official state language of Kentucky.
Effective: July 13, 1984
History: Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 335, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1984.