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Became law

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

Last action · February 20, 2025

To State & Local Government (S)

Introduced February 18, 2025

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

SB229

AN ACT relating to buildings serving as temporary shelters in times of emergencies.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to allow owners of buildings to offer temporary shelter in times of emergency; require local governments to put notification procedures in place.

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This bill would allow building owners to open their properties as temporary shelters during emergencies. It would also require local governments to set up procedures for notifying the public about these available shelter locations. Who it may affect: building owners, local government agencies, and Kentuckians seeking shelter during emergencies.

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