In Committee
2026 Regular Session
HB326
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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; direct that seller or landlord may be subject to a civil penalty for violation; exempt real estate licensees from liability.
PropertyLandlord and TenantLicensingPublic SafetyReal EstateSafetyLocal MandateCivil ActionsFire PreventionFirefighters and Fire DepartmentsHousing, Building, and Construction
Introduced: January 12, 2026
Last action: January 20, 2026
To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Legislative History
Jan 12, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 12, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 20, 2026 · House
To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Primary Sponsor
joshua.watkins@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (3)
Michael.Meredith@kylegislature.gov
beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
Chris.Freeland@kylegislature.gov
