Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 276: AN ACT relating to keeping chickens on residential property.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 276 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to keeping chickens on residential property. Primary sponsor: Steven Doan (Republican), Savannah Maddox (Republican), Felicia Rabourn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define "backyard chicken"; allow a person to keep 6 or fewer backyard chickens on residential property in cities and certain other local governments; establish requirements and restrictions on local regulatory authority.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Doan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Savannah Maddox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Felicia Rabourn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“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 Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 72-22
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 05 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Local Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House