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AN ACT relating to sales and use tax exemptions for firearm-related items.

Amend KRS 139.010, relating to sales and use taxes, to define "ammunition," "antique firearm," "body armor," firearm," "firearm muffler or silencer," "firearm-related accessory," "firearm safety course," "firearm safety device," and "firearm storage device"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt ammunition, antique firearms, body armor, firearms, firearm-related accessories, firearm safety courses, firearm safety devices, firearm storage devices, noise cancelling ear protection, and admissions or program fees related to certain firearm-related activities; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2026.

Effective Dates, DelayedExplosivesFirearms and WeaponsTaxationTaxation, Sales and UseFiscal Note

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: January 14, 2026

To Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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Legislative History

Jan 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Primary Sponsor

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T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

Primary sponsor
tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (2)

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Josh Calloway

Representative · House District 010

Co-sponsor
Josh.Calloway@kylegislature.gov
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Savannah Maddox

Representative · House District 061

Co-sponsor
Savannah.Maddox@kylegislature.gov