House
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session
HB571
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 176 to define terms; require the Transportation Cabinet to fully shield outdoor lights encroaching on agricultural land; EMERGENCY.
Local MandateAgricultureEffective Dates, EmergencyTransportationHighways, Streets, and BridgesPropertyFiscal Note
Introduced: February 5, 2026
Last action: April 13, 2026
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 130)
Legislative History
Feb 5, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 5, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 12, 2026 · House
To Agriculture (H)
Feb 25, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Feb 26, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Mar 5, 2026 · House
Floor Amendment (1) Filed To Committee Substitute (clerical)
Mar 6, 2026 · House
Floor Amendment (2) Filed To Committee Substitute (clerical)
Mar 6, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Monday, March 09 2026 (clerical)
Primary Sponsor
kim.holloway@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (2)
ryan.bivens@kylegislature.gov
john.hodgson@kylegislature.gov
Roll calls
March 10, 2026
House: 3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (1) and (2)
Yea: 98
Nay: 0
