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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 March 2, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB335

AN ACT relating to regulation of occupancies by local governments.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 prohibiting a local government from adopting or enforcing certain restrictions on the occupancy of dwelling units; state that the prohibition does not affect a local government's ability to enforce safety codes including the state building code or any uniform code or administrative regulation related to fire safety or the construction or safety of buildings.

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This bill would prevent city and county governments in Kentucky from setting certain limits on who or how many people can live in a dwelling unit. Local governments would still be allowed to enforce building safety codes, fire safety rules, and construction standards. The bill addresses the balance between local control and housing access across the state. Who it may affect: renters, landlords, and local government officials in Kentucky cities and counties.

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