Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 474: AN ACT relating to residential safety.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 474 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to residential safety. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H).
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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 227.200 to 227.400 to require an owner, seller, or lessor to have functional smoke detectors in all existing single-family and multifamily residential units; require a seller or lessor to verify compliance in an affidavit prior to transfer or tenancy of property; exempt KRS Chapter 324 licensees from liability; direct the state fire marshal to recommend use of carbon monoxide and fuel and gas leak detectors and provide an annual incident report on fire and carbon monoxide-related injuries and deaths to the State Fire Commission.
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 Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House