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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 14, 2026

To Judiciary (H)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB126

AN ACT relating to background checks on the sale or transfer of firearms.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to require background checks for private firearms sales and transfers; amend KRS 237.990 to establish a penalty for violations.

Corrections Impact Background Checks Firearms and Weapons Police, State Local Mandate

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This bill would require background checks for private sales and transfers of firearms in Kentucky, expanding existing requirements beyond licensed dealers to include private transactions. It also sets a legal penalty for anyone who violates this requirement. Currently, private firearm sales in Kentucky do not require a background check, so this would be a significant change to state law. Who it may affect: Kentuckians who buy or sell firearms privately, gun owners, and law enforcement responsible for enforcing the requirement.

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