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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; allow a residential customer of a supplier of liquified petroleum gas or propane to have an alternative, temporary supplier fill the customer's tank whenever the regular supplier has failed to fill an order and a qualifying emergency exists that threatens the health of the customer or will cause damage to the premises heated by the tank; prohibit the regular supplier from imposing fees if a temporary supplier is used; require the temporary supplier to assume liability for damages to the tank when filling it; void future contracts for liquified petroleum gas that are not in compliance with the provision to allow a temporary supplier to provide propane in an emergency; describe the requirements for a qualifying emergency; require the Office of the Attorney General to develop a "Propane Customer Bill of Rights" to inform the public of their rights regarding the purchase of liquified petroleum gas during a qualifying emergency and post the customer bill of rights on the website.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new protections for residential customers of liquified petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as propane, during emergencies. It defines "qualifying emergency" as a declared state of emergency, a waiver of delivery restrictions, or severe weather that poses a danger to health or property due to a lack of heat. If a regular propane supplier fails to make a delivery within 24 hours during such an emergency, and the customer has made a good-faith effort to get a delivery, the customer can arrange for a "temporary emergency supplier" to fill their tank. This temporary supplier must be certified and will assume liability for any issues with the tank. The bill also prohibits the regular supplier from charging extra fees if a temporary supplier is used and mandates that all future propane contracts must allow for this emergency provision, while any existing contracts that violate these rules will be void. Finally, the Office of the Attorney General is required to create and post a "Propane Customer Bill of Rights" online to inform consumers of these protections.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb668.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb668/orig_bill.pdf |
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