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Last action · April 14, 2026
Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 177)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House
Veto Override
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to firearms liability protections and declaring an emergency.

Short title: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms (PLCAA) Clarification Act of 2026

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to define terms; establish liability protections for manufacturers and sellers of firearms against specified legal actions arising from criminal or unlawful use of firearms or ammunition; establish criteria for proceedings including timelines and burden of proof; establish a civil cause of action for violation of the extended protections for manufacturers and sellers and delineate available damages; provide the Attorney General with enforcement authority; provide that the Act may be cited as the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms (PLCAA) Clarification Act of 2026; EMERGENCY.

In effect since April 14, 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 creates new state-level legal protections for firearm and ammunition manufacturers and sellers, shielding them from lawsuits when their products are used in crimes or other unlawful acts. It sets out rules for how such legal proceedings would work, including timelines and who bears the burden of proof. It also gives the Attorney General the power to enforce these protections and allows manufacturers and sellers to sue if the protections are violated. Who it may affect: firearm and ammunition manufacturers and sellers, and individuals or entities seeking to bring civil lawsuits related to firearms.

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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)
Mar 11, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Mar 12, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Monday, March 16 2026 (clerical)
Mar 17, 2026 · House
Floor Amendment (1) Filed To Committee Substitute (clerical)
Mar 17, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 75-17 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 75
Nay: 17
Absent: 8
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Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 32-6 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 32
Nay: 6
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Mar 31, 2026 · House
Passed 76-16
Yea: 76
Nay: 16
Absent: 8
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Apr 14, 2026 · House
House Floor Vote
Passed
Yea: 80
Nay: 19
Absent: 1
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Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Senate Floor Vote
Passed
Yea: 31
Nay: 6
Absent: 1
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Primary Sponsor

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T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

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tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (10)

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Wade Williams

Representative · House District 004

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wade.williams@kylegislature.gov
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Josh Calloway

Representative · House District 010

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Josh.Calloway@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Daniel Elliott

Daniel Elliott

Representative · House District 054

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Daniel.Elliott@kylegislature.gov
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Vanessa Grossl

Representative · House District 088

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vanessa.grossl@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 William Lawrence

William Lawrence

Representative · House District 070

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William.Lawrence@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Derek Lewis

Derek Lewis

Representative · House District 090

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Derek.Lewis@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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Steven Rudy

Representative · House District 001

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Steven.Rudy@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Mitch Whitaker

Mitch Whitaker

Representative · House District 094

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mitchum.whitaker@kylegislature.gov

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