Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 565: AN ACT relating to fire protection.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 565 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to fire protection. Primary sponsor: Myron Dossett (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 47).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 227.331 to define "fire protection official"; require anyone who violates any administrative regulation, emergency order, or final order of the fire protection official be subject to an administrative fine or suspension or revocation of certificate of authority, occupancy, or other license or permit; authorize the fire protection official to enforce proper orders of or taken by the fire protection official in Circuit Court; require all actions for enforcement, recovery of administrative fines, and injunctive relief for violations to be brought in the name of the fire protection official. .
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myron Dossett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“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. 47)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 38-0
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
- to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
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