Bill > HB183

This bill establishes that Kentucky courts will have exclusive jurisdiction over legal disputes involving contractors and real property located within the state. The bill defines "real property" broadly to include not just land ownership, but also leasehold estates, easements, fixtures, appurtenances, other property rights, and any improvements or structures on the property. By creating this new section in Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 411, the legislation ensures that any legal actions arising from contractor work on real property in Kentucky will be heard exclusively in Kentucky courts, regardless of any conflicting laws. The only potential exception noted is for matters covered under KRS Chapter 3, which suggests there might be limited circumstances where jurisdiction could differ. This bill appears designed to provide clarity and predictability for legal proceedings related to contractor work within the state, ensuring that such disputes will be resolved within Kentucky's judicial system.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb183.html