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Last action · January 20, 2026

To Local Government (H)

Introduced January 12, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB316

AN ACT relating to local firearms control ordinances.

Repeal and reenact KRS 65.870 to allow local governments to enact ordinances regulating firearms, ammunition, components of firearms and ammunition, and firearms accessories; amend KRS 65.1591 and 237.115 to conform.

Charter County Government Cities Consolidated Local Governments Counties Firearms and Weapons Local Government Unified Local Governments

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This bill would change Kentucky law to allow cities and counties to create their own local rules about firearms, ammunition, and related accessories. Currently, state law limits the ability of local governments to regulate guns, and this bill would expand that authority. It affects how firearms rules could vary from one community to another across the state. Who it may affect: residents and gun owners in Kentucky cities and counties, as well as local government officials.

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