Senate
In Committee
2026 Regular Session
SB52
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Create new sections of KRS Chapter 61 to prohibit public agencies from denying permits or licenses for reasons not specified by law; implement a 30-day time frame for ruling on applications for a permit or license if no time frame is otherwise specified by law; establish procedures for applications for a permit or license which are not ruled upon during the applicable time frame or are denied; for appeal process.
Local MandateAdministrative Regulations and ProceedingsBoards and CommissionsCourtsLicensingOccupations and ProfessionsState Agencies
Introduced: January 9, 2026
Last action: April 15, 2026
Recommitted To Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Legislative History
Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
To Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)
Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Floor Amendments (1), (2), (3) And (4) Filed To Committee Substitute (clerical)
Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Monday, February 23 2026 (clerical)
Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading (clerical)
Primary Sponsor
steve.rawlings@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (9)
greg.elkins@kylegislature.gov
matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
Donald.Douglas@kylegislature.gov
shelley.funkefrommeyer@kylegislature.gov
scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
matt.nunn@kylegislature.gov
Brandon.Smith@kylegislature.gov
lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov
gex.williams@kylegislature.gov