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KentuckyHB 5652026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT relating to fire protection.

Sponsored By: Myron Dossett (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Administrative Regulations And ProceedingsBoards And CommissionsFire PreventionFirefighters And Fire DepartmentsOccupations And Professions

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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Stricter penalties for breaking fire rules

Willful violations of fire rules face penalties. A fine up to $1,000 per violation can apply. A fire official can suspend or revoke a certificate, license, or occupancy permit instead of a fine. Penalties follow notice and a hearing under KRS Chapter 13B.

Faster court action on fire hazards

Fire officials can file cases in the Circuit Court where the property is located. A sworn complaint is enough to get a restraining order or injunction to stop a dangerous fire hazard. The state can sue to collect administrative fines and enforce orders. If a crime is suspected, prosecutors receive the case and act promptly.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Myron Dossett

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Beverly Chester-Burton

    Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 129 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 3/6/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 91 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 47)

    4/7/2026

  2. delivered to Governor

    3/26/2026

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    3/26/2026House

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    3/26/2026House

  5. received in House

    3/26/2026House

  6. 3rd reading, passed 38-0

    3/25/2026Senate

  7. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026

    3/24/2026Senate

  8. 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

    3/20/2026Senate

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar

    3/19/2026Senate

  10. to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)

    3/16/2026Senate

  11. to Committee on Committees (S)

    3/9/2026Senate

  12. received in Senate

    3/9/2026Senate

  13. 3rd reading, passed 91-0

    3/6/2026House

  14. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 06 2026

    3/5/2026House

  15. 2nd reading, to Rules

    3/5/2026House

  16. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    3/4/2026House

  17. to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

    2/12/2026House

  18. to Committee on Committees (H)

    2/5/2026House

  19. introduced in House

    2/5/2026House

Bill Text

  • Current

    3/6/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    3/6/2026

    PDF

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