Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

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

Last action · January 20, 2026

To Judiciary (H)

Introduced January 12, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB315

AN ACT relating to firearms.

Amend KRS 527.010 to define "assault weapon," "bump stock," and "machine gun"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to establish the offense of possession of an assault weapon as a Class D felony; provide exceptions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to establish the offense of possession of a machine gun; provide exceptions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to allow a person who lawfully owns an assault weapon…

Local Mandate Corrections Impact Administrative Regulations and Proceedings Crimes and Punishments Firearms and Weapons Police, State Public Safety State Agencies

Read the full text Kentucky Legislature LegiScan

AI-generated. Always verify with primary sources

Plain-language summary

Beta

This bill would make it a felony in Kentucky to possess certain firearms classified as assault weapons or machine guns, with some exceptions. People who already legally own an assault weapon before the law takes effect could apply to the Kentucky State Police for a certificate allowing them to keep it. The bill also adds new definitions for terms like assault weapon, bump stock, and machine gun to state law. Who it may affect: current gun owners, particularly those who own firearms that may fall under the bill's new definitions of assault weapons or machine guns.

Open official bill text (PDF)·Report a problem with the summary