Kentucky HB47

(3) A person whose religious exercise has been substantially burdened in violation of this section may assert that violation as a claim or defense in a judicial or administrative proceeding, regardless of whether this Commonwealth or one of its political subdivisions is a party to the proceeding, and obtain appropriate relief, including relief against the Commonwealth or its political subdivisions. Appropriate relief shall include but is not limited to: (a) Injunctive relief; (b) Declaratory relief; (c) Compensatory damages; (d) Costs; and (e) Attorney's fees.

(4) This statute applies to all state and local laws, administrative regulations, and ordinances and the implementation of those laws, administrative regulations, and ordinances, whether statutory or otherwise, and whether adopted before or after the effective date of this Act. State laws enacted after the effective date of this Act are subject to this section unless this statute is explicitly excluded. This section shall not be construed to authorize any government to burden any religious belief.