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HB624

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AN ACT relating to vacant and abandoned property.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to define "law enforcement officer"; allow a law enforcement officer to enter vacant and abandoned property to arrest or remove any person unlawfully occupying the property; specify when property shall be presumed vacant and abandoned; provide criminal and civil immunity to a law enforcement officer acting in good faith.

Peace Officers and Law EnforcementPolice, City and CountyPropertySheriffsCriminal ProcedureLocal Government

Introduced: February 11, 2026

Last action: February 19, 2026

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Legislative History

Feb 11, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 11, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 19, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)

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Rachel Roarx

Representative · House District 038

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