Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 333: AN ACT relating to housing.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 333 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to housing. Primary sponsor: Sarge Pollock (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Mike Clines (Republican), Daniel Elliott (Republican), Al Gentry (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Kim Moser (Republican), Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic), Joshua Watkins (Democratic), Wade Williams (Republican), Susan Witten (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 37).
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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 100 to define terms; make affordable housing developed by a religious developer a permitted use and require only a ministerial review by a planning unit for compliance with the section; include requirements that an affordable housing development must meet including that it be on property owned by a religious institution prior to January 1, 2026, exclusively contains affordable housing, be less than 24 units and be located only on a parcel in certain zones, and to have obtained all other permits; require a religious institution that does not continue to qualify to seek approval from a planning unit; allow the Kentucky Housing Corporation to advise religious developers regarding affordable housing developments; allow homeless shelters operated by a religious institution to be permitted uses in commercial or business zones.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarge Pollock | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Mike Clines | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Daniel Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Wade Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Susan Witten | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
“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. 37)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 34-4
- passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
- to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
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