Engrossed
2026 Regular Session

HB662

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AN ACT relating to the regulation of low voltage battery-charged security fences by local governments.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define "local government," "low voltage battery-charged security fence," and "nonelectric perimeter barrier"; allow low voltage battery-charged security fences to be installed and operated on property that is not used as or exclusively zoned for residential purposes without the need to obtain any local government permit, approval, or other authorization, except for an alarm permit when required; specify that the bill does not impede a local government's usage of safety codes and generally applicable setback, height, and lot coverage requirements for nonelectric perimeter barriers.

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Introduced: February 18, 2026

Last action: March 6, 2026

To Committee On Committees (S)
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Legislative History

Feb 18, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 18, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 25, 2026 · House
To Local Government (H)
Mar 3, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Mar 4, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Mar 4, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Thursday, March 05 2026 (clerical)
Mar 5, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 96-0 (clerical)
Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Received In Senate

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Portrait of William Lawrence
William Lawrence

Representative · House District 070

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William.Lawrence@kylegislature.gov
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Roll calls

March 5, 2026

House: 3rd reading, passed 96-0

Yea: 96
Nay: 0
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