Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 20, 2026.
AN ACT relating to residential safety.
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.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-20 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-01-20 | Latest Action | 01/20/26: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) |