Bill > HB27

This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 381.800 to establish clear protections for political yard signs in planned communities across the state. The legislation ensures that homeowners and residents can display political yard signs on their own property, with specific time restrictions: signs can be put up no more than 30 days before an election and must be removed within 7 days after the election (unless local ordinances specify a different timeframe). While allowing for political expression, the bill permits planned community associations to create reasonable rules about sign placement, size, and display method. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that these provisions apply to all planned communities in Kentucky, and any existing community governing documents that conflict with this rule are automatically considered void. This means that regardless of previous restrictions in a community's bylaws, residents now have a guaranteed right to display political yard signs during election periods, promoting free political speech within residential communities.