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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repeal KRS 237.115, which interprets the application of the license to carry concealed deadly weapon statute as permitting postsecondary facilities, local governments, and units of state government to limit concealed carry in governmental buildings; amend KRS 150.172, 237.110, and 527.020 to conform; amend KRS 237.110 to no longer prohibit the carrying of concealed deadly weapons in schools and specify that the prohibition of carrying concealed deadly weapons in airports is limited to areas controlled by the Transportation Security Administration; make technical corrections; amend KRS 527.070 to add persons with valid licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons to the list of those permitted to possess weapons in schools.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Kentucky's laws regarding concealed deadly weapons, primarily by repealing KRS 237.115, which previously allowed postsecondary facilities, local governments, and state government units to restrict concealed carry in their buildings. It amends KRS 150.172, 237.110, and 527.020 to align with this repeal and other changes. Notably, the bill removes the prohibition on carrying concealed deadly weapons in schools and clarifies that airport restrictions on concealed carry only apply to areas controlled by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Additionally, it amends KRS 527.070 to permit individuals with valid concealed deadly weapon licenses to possess weapons in schools, with certain exceptions related to postsecondary institutions and specific federal laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
to Judiciary (H) (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb517.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb517/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb517/CI.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb517/LM.pdf |
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