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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 514.040, relating to theft by deception, to establish a presumption that a person creates or reinforces a false impression when the person lists or advertises residential or commercial real property for sale, lease, or rent without legal title or authority.
AI Summary
This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 514.040, which deals with theft by deception, by establishing a legal presumption that a person creates or reinforces a false impression, a key element of theft by deception, when they list or advertise residential or commercial real property for sale, lease, or rent without having the legal title or authority to do so. This means that if someone advertises property they don't legally own or have permission to rent out, they will be presumed to be deceiving others, making it easier to prosecute them for theft by deception.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Marianne Proctor (R)*,
Steve Bratcher (R),
Emily Callaway (R),
Daniel Grossberg (D),
Chris Lewis (R),
David Meade (R),
Walker Thomas (R),
Richard White (R),
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S) (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb264.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb264/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for HB264 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb264/vote_history.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB264/HFA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb264/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb264/CI.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb264/LM.pdf |
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