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Last action · April 7, 2026
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 45)

Introduced January 29, 2026

House
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to insurance regulatory requirements and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 304.1-050 and 304.1-110 to make technical amendments; amend KRS 304.2-160 to define "licensee"; amend KRS 304.2-220 to modify persons who are subject to examination by the insurance commissioner; amend KRS 304.4-040 to apply license revocation for failure to pay tax or fee to licensees; amend KRS 304.5-080 to define "inland marine insurance" and repeal the definition of "marine and transportation insurance"; amend KRS 304.9-035 to provide for an insurer's liability for acts of…

In effect since April 7, 2026

This act carries an emergency clause, so it took effect as soon as it became law instead of waiting the usual 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill updates a wide range of Kentucky insurance laws, making technical fixes and changing rules for insurance agents, adjusters, and companies operating in the state. Key changes include new requirements around how insurers handle disputed claims, updates to licensing and continuing education rules for insurance professionals, and a new option for property insurance policies that would allow homeowners to upgrade their roof to a stronger standard. It also adjusts how annuity products and workers'…

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Legislative History

Jan 29, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 29, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 5, 2026 · House
To Banking & Insurance (H)
Feb 18, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Feb 19, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 19, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Friday, February 20 2026 (clerical)
Feb 20, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 92-0 With Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Yea: 92
Nay: 0
Absent: 8
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Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
Received In Senate
Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 38-0
Yea: 38
Nay: 0
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Primary Sponsor

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Michael Pollock

Representative · House District 051

Primary sponsor
Sarge.Pollock@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (1)

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George Brown

Representative · House District 077

Co-sponsor
George.Brown@kylegislature.gov

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