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AN ACT relating to short-term rentals.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define terms; allow local governments to regulate short-term rentals.

Introduced: January 9, 2026

Last action: January 9, 2026

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This bill would allow local governments in Kentucky to create their own rules for short-term rentals, such as homes rented through platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo. It also establishes definitions for terms related to short-term rentals to provide a common framework for that local regulation. Who it may affect: homeowners who rent their properties short-term, local governments, and residents in communities with short-term rental activity.

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Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
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Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
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Reginald Thomas

Senator · Senate District 13

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Reginald.Thomas@kylegislature.gov
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Gerald Neal

Senator · Senate District 33

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Gerald.Neal@kylegislature.gov