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Introduced
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
In Committee
03/17/2026
03/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to prohibit public postsecondary education institutions from requiring a student who is within 6 months of turning 18 years of age or older to reside in student housing; provide exceptions.
AI Summary
This bill, starting with the 2027-2028 academic year, prohibits public colleges and universities in Kentucky from forcing students who are at least 17 years and 6 months old on the first day of a semester to live in student housing, pay a penalty for not doing so, or sign a housing contract as a requirement for admission or participation in any academic activity. However, there are exceptions: this rule does not apply to students under 17 years and 6 months old whose parents or guardians have not given permission for them to live off-campus, nor does it affect students in residential dual enrollment programs (where students live in campus housing as part of their program) or the model and practice school associated with the University of Kentucky.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (on 04/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb766.html |
| House Committee Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB766/HCA1.pdf |
| House Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB766/HCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb766/orig_bill.pdf |
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