Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 226: AN ACT relating to preneed burial contracts.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 226 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to preneed burial contracts. Primary sponsor: Greg Elkins (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Craig Richardson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 88).
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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 367.934 to 367.974 to allow an agent that guarantees a price for all merchandise and services to be provided under a preneed burial contract to collect an administrative fee not to exceed 15% of the total amount of payments to be paid under the contract; prohibit the administrative fee from being paid more than once; prohibit the administrative fee from being paid until all installments have been paid; amend KRS 367.934 to conform; amend KRS 367.936 to exempt an administrative fee imposed on a fully paid contract from the refund requirements; make technical amendments; direct that the Act applies to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of the Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Danny Carroll | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Craig Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“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. 88)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 93-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to State Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- received in House
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