Kentucky · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 281: AN ACT relating to sales and use tax exemptions for firearm-related items.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 281 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to sales and use tax exemptions for firearm-related items. Most recent recorded action (February 7, 2025): to Appropriations & Revenue (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 139.010, relating to sales and use taxes, to define "ammunition," "antique firearm," "body armor," firearm," "firearm muffler or silencer," "firearm-related accessory," "firearm safety course," "firearm safety device," and "firearm storage device"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt ammunition, antique firearms, body armor, firearms, firearm-related accessories, firearm safety courses, firearm safety devices, firearm storage devices, noise cancelling ear protection, and admissions or program fees related to certain firearm-related activities; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“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 Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House