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SB75

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AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons.

Amend KRS 237.109 and 237.110 to lower the age requirement for carrying concealed deadly weapons from 21 to 18; make technical corrections.

Introduced: January 15, 2026

Last action: January 15, 2026

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This bill would lower the minimum age to carry a concealed deadly weapon in Kentucky from 21 to 18 years old. It also makes minor technical corrections to existing state law on concealed carry. Who it may affect: Kentuckians between the ages of 18 and 20 who seek to legally carry a concealed deadly weapon.

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Legislative History

Jan 15, 2026 ·
Introduced
Jan 15, 2026 ·
To Committee On Committees (S)

Primary Sponsor

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Aaron Reed

Senator · Senate District 07

Primary sponsor
aaron.reed@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (15)

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George Wise

Senator · Senate District 16

Co-sponsor
Max.Wise@kylegislature.gov
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Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

Co-sponsor
matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Greg Elkins
Greg Elkins

Senator · Senate District 28

Co-sponsor
greg.elkins@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Jimmy Higdon
Jimmy Higdon

Senator · Senate District 14

Co-sponsor
Jimmy.Higdon@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Scott Madon
Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

Co-sponsor
scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Stephen Meredith
Stephen Meredith

Senator · Senate District 05

Co-sponsor
Stephen.Meredith@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Matt Nunn
Matt Nunn

Senator · Senate District 17

Co-sponsor
matt.nunn@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Steve Rawlings
Steve Rawlings

Senator · Senate District 11

Co-sponsor
steve.rawlings@kylegislature.gov
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Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

Co-sponsor
Brandon.Storm@kylegislature.gov
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Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

Co-sponsor
lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Robin Webb
Robin Webb

Senator · Senate District 18

Co-sponsor
Robin.Webb@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Steve West
Steve West

Senator · Senate District 27

Co-sponsor
Steve.West@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Phillip Wheeler
Phillip Wheeler

Senator · Senate District 31

Co-sponsor
Phillip.Wheeler@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Gex Williams
Gex Williams

Senator · Senate District 20

Co-sponsor
gex.williams@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Mike Wilson
Mike Wilson

Senator · Senate District 32

Co-sponsor
Mike.Wilson@kylegislature.gov