Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 311.643 (2026)

Short title for KRS 311.621 to 311.643

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KRS 311.621 to 311.643 may be cited as the Kentucky Living Will Directive Act. Effective: July 15, 1994 History: Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 235, sec. 12, effective July 15, 1994.

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Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2004–2025 · leading case: Woods Ex Rel. Simpson v. Commonwealth, 142 S.W.3d 24 (Ky. 2004).

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Woods Ex Rel. Simpson v. Commonwealth, 142 S.W.3d 24 (Ky. 2004). · cites it 2× “621 to KRS 311.643, is applicable and allows the Commonwealth of Kentucky, as a guardian, to authorize the withdrawal of life-sustaining medical treatment from a lifelong incompetent ward of the State.”

Lexington Alzheimer's Investors, LLC D/B/A the Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Ctr. of Excellence v. Sandra Norris, as Adm'x of the Est. of Rayford Charles Norris (Ky. 2025). “621 through KRS 311.643. 2 to read, agree, and sign this Mandatory Arbitration Agreement.”

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