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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to define "provisional license" and "standard license"; authorize the Department of Kentucky State Police (KSP) to issue provisional licenses to carry concealed firearms and other deadly weapons to persons who are 18 to 20 years of age; require KSP to provide notice of expiration of provisional licenses and an application to switch from a provisional license to a standard license; allow the provisional license holder to apply by paper to his or her sheriff or online to KSP for a standard license; allow KSP to promulgate administrative regulations to administer provisional and standard license issuance.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new type of permit called a "provisional license" for carrying concealed firearms and other deadly weapons, in addition to the existing "standard license." The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be authorized to issue these provisional licenses to individuals who are 18 to 20 years old, provided they meet the general eligibility requirements for carrying a concealed weapon. The provisional license will be valid until the holder turns 21, and the KSP will be required to notify holders about its expiration and provide an application to transition to a standard license. Individuals can apply for a standard license either by submitting a paper application to their local sheriff or an online application to the KSP, and the KSP will have the authority to create regulations to manage the issuance of both provisional and standard licenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (29)
Savannah Maddox (R)*,
Kim Banta (R),
Josh Branscum (R),
Josh Bray (R),
Josh Calloway (R),
Jennifer Decker (R),
Steven Doan (R),
Ryan Dotson (R),
Daniel Elliott (R),
Patrick Flannery (R),
Deanna Frazier Gordon (R),
Peyton Griffee (R),
Mark Hart (R),
Kimberly Holloway (R),
William Lawrence (R),
Candy Massaroni (R),
David Meade (R),
Kim Moser (R),
Jason Nemes (R),
Marianne Proctor (R),
Felicia Rabourn (R),
T.J. Roberts (R),
Steven Rudy (R),
Pamela Stevenson (D),
Walker Thomas (R),
Bill Wesley (R),
Mitchum Whitaker (R),
Richard White (R),
Wade Williams (R),
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S) (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb312.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb312/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for HB312 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb312/vote_history.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB312/HFA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb312/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb312/CI.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb312/LM.pdf |
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