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Passed Senate

Passed House

Became law

Last action · April 12, 2026

Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 97)

Introduced February 12, 2026

Senate

Enacted

2026 Regular Session

SB195

AN ACT relating to participants in the legal system.

Amend KRS 367.220 to require written notice from a consumer to a prospective defendant 60 days before initiating a civil action; require giving of notice to toll the statute of limitations; make failure to give notice result in dismissal of a filed claim without prejudice; amend KRS 189.125 to declare failure to wear a safety restraint or wear a restraint properly to be admissible as it may relate to fault only upon a showing that…

Civil Actions Civil Procedure Consumer Protection Highways, Streets, and Bridges Insurance Physicians Property Rules Of Evidence

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).

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This bill makes several changes to how civil lawsuits are filed and handled in Kentucky. Key changes include requiring people to give written notice before suing in many types of cases, setting new rules for medical malpractice claims, limiting who can sue insurance companies for unfair settlement practices, and preventing someone from recovering damages if they are found more than 50% at fault for their own injury. It also adjusts rules around seatbelt use as…

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Legislative History

Apr 12, 2026 · Senate

Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 97)

Apr 10, 2026 · Senate

Filed Without Governor's Signature With The Secretary Of State

Mar 31, 2026 · Senate

Delivered To Governor

Mar 31, 2026 · Senate

, Signed By Speaker Of The House

Mar 31, 2026 · Senate

, Signed By President Of The Senate

Mar 31, 2026 · Senate

29-9

Yea: 29

Nay: 9

Mar 31, 2026 · Senate

Senate Concurred Substitute (1), Floor Amendments (3) And (1) And (2-Title)

Mar 27, 2026 · Senate

Over And Retained For Concurrence In House (1), Floor Amendments (1) And (3) And (2-Title)

Mar 26, 2026 · House

3rd Reading, 66-25 With (1), Floor Amendments (1) And (3) And (2-Title)

Yea: 66

Nay: 25

Absent: 9

Mar 19, 2026 · Senate

3rd Reading, 31-5 With (1)

Yea: 31

Nay: 5

Absent: 2

Primary Sponsor

Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

Senator · Senate District 20

Co-sponsor

gex.williams@kylegislature.gov

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