In Committee
2026 Regular Session
HB474
Log in to followAN ACT relating to residential safety.
Create a new section of KRS 227.200 to 227.400 to require an owner, seller, or lessor to have functional smoke detectors in all existing single-family and multifamily residential units; require a seller or lessor to verify compliance in an affidavit prior to transfer or tenancy of property; exempt KRS Chapter 324 licensees from liability; direct the state fire marshal to recommend use of carbon monoxide and fuel and gas leak detectors and provide an annual incident report on fire and carbon monoxide-related injuries and deaths to the State Fire Commission.
Civil ActionsFire PreventionFirefighters and Fire DepartmentsHousing, Building, and ConstructionInsuranceLandlord and TenantLicensingPublic SafetyReal EstateSafetyState AgenciesLocal Mandate
Introduced: January 22, 2026
Last action: January 30, 2026
To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Legislative History
Jan 22, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 22, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 30, 2026 · House
To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Primary Sponsor
Nancy.Tate@kylegislature.gov
