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HB 338 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to forcible entry and detainer.

Summary
Create new sections of KRS 383.200 to 383.285 to provide for expungement of records in eviction proceedings that are dismissed; prohibit minors from being named in an action for forcible detainer unless the minor is a leaseholder; provide for expungement of a minor's name from an order; amend KRS 383.250 to provide for sealing of records; amend KRS 367.310 to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from maintaining information in their files relating to dismissed eviction actions; provide that the expungement of dismissed eviction actions applies to actions initiated on or after the effective date of the Act.
Issues: ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpunges dismissed eviction records and prohibits consumer reporting agencies from retaining them, strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Apr 14, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Current/Final · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was reorganized to clarify the expungement process for dismissed forcible detainer cases and to strengthen protections for minors. It now explicitly defines 'expungement' and sets a strict 45-day deadline for courts to delete records. Additionally, the rules for minors were updated to allow eviction of a minor only if they are the primary leaseholder, while ensuring their name can be removed from the case record if named incorrectly.
Scope change
The bill's scope was refined to include a specific definition of 'expungement' and to clarify that minors can only be defendants if they are the primary leaseholder, rather than just any leaseholder.
DEFINITION

Added a specific definition for 'expunge' and 'expungement' to clarify that records must be removed so they do not appear in any search of court records.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed the criteria for expungement to require a final dismissal or a judgment in favor of the defendant, with specific conditions regarding appeals.

REQUIREMENT

Established a mandatory 45-day timeline for the clerk of the court to delete all records necessary to comply with an expungement order.

SCOPE

Restricted the ability to name a minor as a defendant to cases where the minor is the primary leaseholder and the lease is valid.

ENFORCEMENT

Added provisions allowing the court to dismiss a minor as a party without prejudicing the case against other properly served defendants.

Floor votes · House Mar 18, 2026

How they voted

100–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 105
Mar 18, 2026
D Democratic21
20 Yea 1
95% Yea
R Republican84
80 Yea 4
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
6
Committee
8
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
returned to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
taken from Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
returned to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
taken from Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
to Judiciary (H)
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
introduced in House
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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