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Guns & Public Safety Introduced Kentucky · 2026RS
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HB 316

AN ACT relating to local firearms control ordinances.

In Plain Language

This bill allows local governments to create rules about firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories in their areas. It repeals and replaces current law to give cities and counties more power to regulate these items. It also updates related sections of state law to match the change.

Official summary

Repeal and reenact KRS 65.870 to allow local governments to enact ordinances regulating firearms, ammunition, components of firearms and ammunition, and firearms accessories; amend KRS 65.1591 and 237.115 to conform.

Sponsor

G. Brown Jr. (Democratic-77)

Cosponsors

2 listed

Latest action

to Local Government (H)

Jan 20, 2026

Official source

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Action history

Jan 20, 2026 to Local Government (H)

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