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Introduced January 7, 2026

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2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the removal of persons unlawfully occupying real property.

Amend KRS 383.290 to include consolidated local government law enforcement agencies and require posting in a conspicuous location.

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This bill updates Kentucky law on removing people who are unlawfully occupying property by adding consolidated local government law enforcement agencies to the list of agencies authorized to handle such removals. It also requires that notices be posted in a clearly visible location. The change extends existing removal procedures to areas governed by consolidated city-county governments, such as Louisville Metro. Who it may affect: property owners, residents of consolidated local governments, and local law enforcement agencies in those areas.

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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)
Feb 4, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Feb 5, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 5, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Friday, February 06 2026 (clerical)
Feb 6, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 92-0
Yea: 92
Nay: 0
Absent: 8
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Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
Received In Senate

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Emily Callaway

Representative · House District 037

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emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov

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Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

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beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Alan Gentry

Alan Gentry

Representative · House District 046

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Al.Gentry@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Daniel Grossberg

Daniel Grossberg

Representative · House District 030

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daniel.grossberg@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of John Hodgson

John Hodgson

Representative · House District 036

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john.hodgson@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Kimberly Moser

Kimberly Moser

Representative · House District 064

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Kimberly.Moser@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Scott Sharp

Scott Sharp

Representative · House District 100

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Scott.Sharp@kylegislature.gov

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