Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 662: AN ACT relating to the regulation of low voltage battery-charged security fences by local governments.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 662 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the regulation of low voltage battery-charged security fences by local governments. Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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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 65 to define "local government," "low voltage battery-charged security fence," and "nonelectric perimeter barrier"; allow low voltage battery-charged security fences to be installed and operated on property that is not used as or exclusively zoned for residential purposes without the need to obtain any local government permit, approval, or other authorization, except for an alarm permit when required; specify that the bill does not impede a local government's usage of safety codes and generally applicable setback, height, and lot coverage requirements for nonelectric perimeter barriers.
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 Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 96-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 05 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Local Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House