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Introduced January 9, 2026

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to ensuring fair permitting and licensing practices.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 61 to prohibit public agencies from denying permits or licenses for reasons not specified by law; implement a 30-day time frame for ruling on applications for a permit or license if no time frame is otherwise specified by law; establish procedures for applications for a permit or license which are not ruled upon during the applicable time frame or are denied; for appeal process.

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This bill would require Kentucky public agencies to only deny permits or licenses for reasons that are clearly stated in law. It sets a 30-day deadline for agencies to act on applications when no other timeline is already in place, and it creates a process for applicants to appeal or follow up if an agency misses that deadline or denies their application. Who it may affect: anyone applying for a government-issued permit or license in Kentucky, including individuals and businesses seeking approval from state or local agencies.

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Legislative History

Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
To Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)
Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Floor Amendments (1), (2), (3) And (4) Filed To Committee Substitute (clerical)
Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Monday, February 23 2026 (clerical)
Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading (clerical)
Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
Senate Floor Vote
Passed
Yea: 30
Nay: 5
Absent: 3
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Steve Rawlings

Senator · Senate District 11

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steve.rawlings@kylegislature.gov

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Portrait of Greg Elkins

Greg Elkins

Senator · Senate District 28

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greg.elkins@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Matthew Deneen

Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

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matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Donald Douglas

Donald Douglas

Senator · Senate District 22

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Donald.Douglas@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Shelley Frommeyer

Shelley Frommeyer

Senator · Senate District 24

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shelley.funkefrommeyer@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Scott Madon

Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

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scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Matt Nunn

Matt Nunn

Senator · Senate District 17

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matt.nunn@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith

Senator · Senate District 30

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Brandon.Smith@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Lindsey Tichenor

Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

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lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Gex Williams

Gex Williams

Senator · Senate District 20

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gex.williams@kylegislature.gov

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