Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 31: AN ACT relating to the purchase of single-family homes.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 31 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the purchase of single-family homes. Primary sponsor: Adam Moore (Democratic), Adrielle Camuel (Democratic), George Brown (Democratic), Lindsey Burke (Democratic), Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): to Judiciary (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; prohibit persons who own 50 or more single-family rental homes in the Commonwealth of Kentucky from purchasing additional single-family homes in the Commonwealth of Kentucky except for use by the person as a residence; limit the purchase restriction to single-family homes that have been advertised for sale for less than 90 days or less than 30 days if the purchaser qualifies as a small business; exempt nonprofit corporations from prohibition on the purchase of single-family homes; provide that a violation is also a violation of KRS 367.170; provide for joinder of certain parties with joint and several liability in enforcement actions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Adrielle Camuel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“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 Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House