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

Last action · January 16, 2026

To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Introduced January 9, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB291

AN ACT relating to elections.

Amend KRS 116.035 to provide that a voter shall be deemed a resident of a city within the county of his or her habitation if the voter has at least 50% ownership in real property located within the city precinct.

Cities County Clerks Elections and Voting Property

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This bill would change how Kentucky determines a voter's legal residence for election purposes. Under the proposed change, a person who owns at least 50% of a piece of real property inside a city precinct could be considered a resident of that city, even if they do not live there full time. This could affect which local races and issues a property owner is eligible to vote in. Who it may affect: property owners who…

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