Bill > HB173

This bill creates a new section in Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 65 that prohibits local governments, including cities, counties, charter counties, urban-county governments, consolidated local governments, unified local governments, and special districts, from establishing or maintaining a registry of landlords or residential rental properties. Specifically, the bill prevents local governments from creating ordinances that would require landlords to register their rental properties or submit reports related to property safety, with a particular focus on preventing mandates around lead hazard assessments. This means that local jurisdictions cannot compel landlords to conduct evaluations or prepare reports about potential lead hazards in their rental units, regardless of the intended purpose of such registries. The bill appears aimed at standardizing rental property regulations at the state level and limiting local governments' ability to implement additional administrative requirements for rental property owners. The proposed prohibition would take effect on January 9, 2025, providing local governments advance notice of the new restriction.

Government Affairs

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb173.html