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Last action · January 14, 2026
To Judiciary (H)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to firearms possession by domestic abusers.

Amend KRS 527.010 to define "domestic abuse offense," "domestic violence protective order," and "physical force"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 527 to create the crimes of possession of a firearm by a convicted domestic abuser and possession of a firearm by the subject of a domestic violence protective order; require the surrender of firearm by individuals subject to protective orders or convicted of specified crimes; amend KRS 403.740 and 456.060 to require courts to inform the subject of a domestic violence order or an interpersonal protective order of the firearm possession prohibition.

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This bill would make it a crime in Kentucky for someone convicted of domestic abuse or subject to a domestic violence protective order to possess a firearm. It would also require those individuals to surrender any firearms they own, and would require courts to inform people when a protective order prohibits them from having a gun. Who it may affect: people who have been convicted of domestic abuse offenses, people subject to domestic violence or interpersonal protective orders, and their household members or partners seeking protection.

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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 Judiciary (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Portrait of George Brown

George Brown

Representative · House District 077

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George.Brown@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (1)

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Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

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beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov

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