HB 326 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to residential safety.

Summary
Create a new section of KRS 227.200 to 227.400 to require an owner, seller, or lessor to have functional smoke detectors in all existing single-family and multifamily residential units; require a seller or lessor to verify compliance in an affidavit prior to transfer or tenancy of property; direct that seller or landlord may be subject to a civil penalty for violation; exempt real estate licensees from liability.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
Committee
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
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Jan 12, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
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Jan 12, 2026
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