Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.400 (2026)

Unlawful practices in connection with credit transactions -- Exceptions

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(1) It shall be an unlawful practice for any person, whether acting for himself or another, in connection with any credit transaction because of race, color, religion, national origin or sex to: (a) deny credit to any person; (b) increase the charges or fees for or collateral required to secure any credit extended to any person; (c) restrict the amount or use of credit extended or impose different terms or conditions with respect to the credit extended to any person or any item or service related thereto; (d) attempt to do any of the unlawful practices defined in this section. (2) The provisions of this section shall not prohibit any party to a credit transaction from considering the credit history of any individual applicant. (3) The provisions of this section shall not prohibit any party to a credit transaction from considering the application of Kentucky law on dower, curtesy, descent and distribution to the particular case or from taking reasonable action thereon. History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 104, sec. 7.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2025–2025 · leading case: Hollon v. HCA Healthcare, Inc. (E.D. Ky. 2025).
Hollon v. HCA Healthcare, Inc. (E.D. Ky. 2025). · cites it 2× “370), and credit (KRS § 344.400). And it prohibits discrimination by a health facility against a health care worker who reports a safety violation or workplace violence.”
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