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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 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.

https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB326/2026
Joshua Watkins State Representative Nancy Tate State Representative Michael Meredith State Representative Cosponsor Beverly Chester-Burton State Representative Cosponsor Chris Freeland State Representative Cosponsor
Landlord and tenant LICENSING PROPERTY SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY Real Estate Fire Prevention Civil Actions Local Mandate Firefighters and Fire Departments Housing, Building, and Construction
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