Introduced January 9, 2026
SB54
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define terms; allow local governments to regulate short-term rentals.
Plain-language summary
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
Primary Sponsor
Reginald Thomas
Senator · Senate District 13
Co-sponsors (1)
Gerald Neal
Senator · Senate District 33
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