Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 254: AN ACT relating to temporary structures.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 254 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to temporary structures. Primary sponsor: William Lawrence (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): to Licensing & Occupations (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 198B.050 to exempt certain temporary structures from state building code compliance if erected by or for a state or government agency, city, or municipality; require a temporary structure to be inspected and brought into compliance or removed after 6 months; exempt portable or temporary shower or toilet units from state building code compliance if intended to be used for less than 6 months; require a portable or temporary shower or toilet unit to be inspected and brought into compliance or removed after 6 months.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Lawrence | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Licensing & Occupations (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 03 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House