HB 78

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: vetoed. Latest action: April 14, 2026.

AN ACT relating to firearms liability protections and declaring an emergency.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-78
Session 26RS
Status vetoed
Committee Rules
House of Representatives vetoed 2026-04-14
Business / Commerce Criminal Justice Firearms
Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to define terms; establish liability protections for manufacturers and sellers of firearms against specified legal actions arising from criminal or unlawful use of firearms or ammunition; establish criteria for proceedings including timelines and burden of proof; establish a civil cause of action for violation of the extended protections for manufacturers and sellers and delineate available damages; provide the Attorney General with enforcement authority; provide that the Act may be cited as the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms (PLCAA) Clarification Act of 2026; EMERGENCY.

Sponsor
T.J. Roberts
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-07 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-14 Status vetoed
2026-04-14 Latest Action 04/14/26: delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 177)
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