Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 264: AN ACT relating to theft by deception.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 264 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to theft by deception. Primary sponsor: Marianne Proctor (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Chris Lewis (Republican), David Meade (Republican), Walker Thomas (Republican), Richard White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 106).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 514.040, relating to theft by deception, to establish a presumption that a person creates or reinforces a false impression when the person lists or advertises residential or commercial real property for sale, lease, or rent without legal title or authority.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| David Meade | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Walker Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Richard White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 106)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 38-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Judiciary (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
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