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Last action · January 9, 2026
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Introduced January 9, 2026

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to short-term rentals.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define terms; allow local governments to regulate short-term rentals.

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This bill would allow local governments in Kentucky to create their own rules for short-term rentals, such as properties listed on platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo. It also establishes definitions for key terms related to short-term rentals to provide a consistent legal framework. This means cities and counties could set local policies on how these rentals operate in their communities. Who it may affect: homeowners and property investors who rent their homes short-term, neighbors of short-term rental properties, and local government officials responsible for zoning and land use decisions.

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Legislative History

Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)

Primary Sponsor

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Reginald Thomas

Senator · Senate District 13

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Reginald.Thomas@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (1)

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Gerald Neal

Senator · Senate District 33

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Gerald.Neal@kylegislature.gov

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