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

Last action · March 2, 2026

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Introduced February 23, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB693

AN ACT relating to the extension of municipal utility service.

Amend KRS 96.150 to provide that when a city extends its water supply or sanitary sewer system into the service territory of another water supply or sanitary sewer system and it fails to provide utility service to its new customers within the agreed upon time to do so, the affected customers may elect to receive their utility service from their previous provider for as long as the service is available; RETROACTIVE.

Local Mandate Cities Public Utilities Retroactive Legislation Sewer Systems Special Districts Water Supply Special Purpose Governmental Entities

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This bill would allow customers to return to their previous water or sewer provider if a city extends its utility service into their area but fails to connect them within the agreed-upon timeframe. It updates an existing state law and would apply retroactively, meaning it could cover situations that have already occurred. The change gives affected customers a practical option rather than leaving them without reliable service while waiting on a city to follow through.…

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