Introduced February 5, 2026
HB565
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Amend KRS 227.331 to define "fire protection official"; require anyone who violates any administrative regulation, emergency order, or final order of the fire protection official be subject to an administrative fine or suspension or revocation of certificate of authority, occupancy, or other license or permit; authorize the fire protection official to enforce proper orders of or taken by the fire protection official in Circuit Court; require all actions for enforcement, recovery of administrative fines, and injunctive relief for violations to be brought in the name of the fire protection official.
In effect since July 15, 2026
Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).
Plain-language summary
This bill creates a formal definition for the role of "fire protection official" in Kentucky law and strengthens that official's ability to enforce fire safety rules. It allows the official to impose fines or suspend and revoke licenses, permits, or certificates when someone violates fire safety orders or regulations, and gives the official the authority to pursue enforcement through the courts. Who it may affect: businesses and property owners subject to fire safety inspections and permits, as well as fire protection officials and related boards.
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Myron Dossett
Representative · House District 009
Co-sponsors (1)
Beverly Chester-Burton
Representative · House District 044
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