AN ACT relating to local firearms control ordinances.

Repeal and reenact KRS 65.870 to allow local governments to enact ordinances regulating firearms, ammunition, components of firearms and ammunition, and firearms accessories; amend KRS 65.1591 and 237.115 to conform.

Charter County Government Cities Consolidated Local Governments Counties Firearms and Weapons Local Government Unified Local Governments

Introduced: January 12, 2026

Last action: January 20, 2026

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Jan 12, 2026 · House

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Jan 12, 2026 · House

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Jan 20, 2026 · House

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Primary Sponsor

George Brown

Representative · House District 077

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George.Brown@kylegislature.gov

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Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

Co-sponsor

beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov

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Joshua Watkins

Representative · House District 042

Co-sponsor

joshua.watkins@kylegislature.gov

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