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HB 245

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 15, 2026.

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-245
Session 26RS
Status in_committee
Committee Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-01-15
Elections / Voting
Summary

Propose to amend Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky to increase the homestead exemption to $75,000; require the homestead exemption amount to be indexed every year; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection; apply to property assessments beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Sponsor
Kim Banta
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-08 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-15 Status in_committee
2026-01-15 Latest Action 01/15/26: to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
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