Firearms And Weapons
Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the taxation of firearms and ammunition. [HB-36]
Amend KRS 139.010 to add definitions of "firearm" and "ammunition"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt firearms and ammunition from sales and use tax and require reporting related to the exemption; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2022.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bobby McCool
Introduced In House on 01/04/2022
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AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons. [HB-124]
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 governement to limit concealed carry in governmental buildings, to ensure that those entities cannot prohibit the carrying of concealed deadly weapons; amend various sections to conform.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Reed
Introduced In House on 01/04/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to firearms and declaring an emergency. [HB-158]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to define terms; prohibit an identified entity from enforcing, or assisting in the enforcement of, any federal law that does not exist under the laws of Kentucky and limits firearm ownership; create a Class B misdemeanor with enhancement for subsequent offenses for any government official who violates the prohibition; grant authority to the Attorney General to file a civil action in Circuit Court to enforce the prohibition; permit citizens to file complaints with the Attorney General for violations of the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Bratcher
Introduced In House on 01/04/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to firearms. [HB-122]
Amend KRS 237.109 to lower the age requirement for carrying a concealed and deadly weapon from 21 to 18; amend KRS 237.110 to conform.
Sponsored by: Rep. Savannah Maddox
Introduced In House on 01/04/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to public contracts. [HB-123]
Create a new section of KRS 45A.343 to 45A.460 to prohibit a governmental body or political subdivision of this state from entering into contracts valued at or above $100,000 with a company that has ten or more employees and discriminates against firearm entities or firearm trade associations; set forth what does and does not constitute discrimination; exempt sole proprietorships.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Bratcher
Taken From Appropriations & Revenue (h) on 03/14/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to constables. [HB-155]
Create a new section of KRS Ch. 70 detailing legislative findings in regards to constables; create a new section of KRS Ch. 70 providing definitions; create a new section of KRS Ch. 70 establishing the Constable Certification Program, course components and length, operating procedures; require promulgation of administrative regulations, frequency of program, funding to be provided from KLEPF fund, establish in-service training requirements for certified graduates; require county board of elections to notify Constable's Association of any elected
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Sponsored by: Rep. Regina Huff
Introduced In House on 01/04/2022
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
A RESOLUTION condemning the March 16, 2021, mass shooting in Atlanta, Georgia. [HR-99]
Condemning the March 16, 2021, mass shooting in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sponsored by: Rep. Attica Scott
Introduced In House on 03/29/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to firearms and declaring an emergency. [HB-585]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to define terms; prohibit a covered entity from enforcing, or assisting in the enforcement of, any federal statute, order, rule, or regulation of firearms that does not exist under the laws of Kentucky; create a Class A misdemeanor for any government official who violates the prohibition; grant authority to the Attorney General to file a civil action in Circuit Court to enforce the prohibition; permit citizens to file complaints with the Attorney general for violations of the prohibition; state the Act shall
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Sponsored by: Rep. Danny Bentley
Introduced In House on 02/23/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Juvenile Handgun Violence Prevention Task Force. [SCR-116]
Request that the Legislative Research Commission create the Juvenile Handgun Violence Prevention Task Force to study the causes, impacts, and potential solutions to juvenile handgun violence in Kentucky.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karen Berg
Introduced In Senate on 02/23/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to oppose the adoption of a "Red Flag" law, or any legislation intended to infringe upon a law-abiding citizen's right to keep and bear arms as afforded by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. [HR-70]
Urge the General Assembly to oppose the adoption of a "Red Flag" law or other legislation infringing on the right to keep and bear arms.
Sponsored by: Rep. Savannah Maddox
Introduced In House on 02/22/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to firearms. [HB-549]
Amend KRS 237.104 to expand the limitation on emergency powers to include selling, transporting, storing, or displaying a firearm accessory or ammunition-reloading equipment and supplies; prohibit any person, unit of government, or governmental organization from requiring the registration of a firearm, firearm part, firearm accessory, ammunition, ammunition component, ammunition-reloading requipment and supplies, or any deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; prohibit any person, unit of government, or governmental organization from suspending or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lynn Bechler
Introduced In House on 02/22/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to firearms and declaring an emergency. [HB-502]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to specify definitions for "assault weapons," "large-capacity ammunition-feeding devices," and "ammunition sellers"; require background checks for private firearms sales; require reporting to law enforcement of firearm and ammunition thefts and losses; require the safe storage of firearms; amend KRS 395.250 to require an estate's inventory to list each firearm; amend KRS 403.735 and 456.050 to require judges, when issuing an order of protection or interpersonal protective order, to consider whether a person
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Sponsored by: Rep. George Brown
Introduced In House on 02/11/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to preserving the right of Kentuckians to own and use firearms and declaring an emergency. [SB-254]
State legislative findings; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to declare that all federal laws and regulations commandeering state or local law enforcement to enforce federal restrictions of firearms are invalid and of no effect in Kentucky and that the General Assembly has the duty to enact all measures to prevent their enforcement; that the General Assembly has the duty to protect and defend the state and federal constitutions; that proposed presidential actions relating to the acquisition, possession, and use of firearms and accessories
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brandon Storm
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (s) on 02/22/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to firearms. [HB-463]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to allow law enforcement officers to petition a court to issue extreme risk protection orders when a respondent poses a present danger of causing serious physical injury to themselves or others through purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm; establish procedures for the filing, review, hearing, termination, or renewal of the petition and orders; provide court processes and evidentiary standards; allow entry of the orders into law enforcement systems; prescribe issuance and service procedures for resulting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Attica Scott
Introduced In House on 02/10/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to crisis aversion and rights retention orders. [SB-229]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to state how to interpret the Act; define terms; allow law enforcement officers to petition a court to issue crisis aversion and rights retention orders when a respondent poses a present danger of causing serious physical injury to themselves or others through purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm; establish procedures for the filing, review, hearing, termination, or renewal of the petition and orders; provide court processes and evidentiary standards; allow entry of the orders into law enforcement
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Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Hornback
Introduced In Senate on 02/10/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to preserving the right of Kentuckians to own and use firearms and declaring an emergency. [HB-445]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to state legislative findings and make declarations that all federal laws and regulations commandeering state or local law enforcement to enforce federal restrictions of firearms are invalid and of no effect in Kentucky and that the General Assembly has the duty to enact all measures to prevent their enforcement; that the General Assembly has the duty to protect and defend the state and federal constitutions; that proposed presidential actions relating to the acquisition, possession, and use of firearms and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Patrick Flannery
Introduced In House on 02/09/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to pretrial diversion. [HB-390]
Amend KRS 533.250 to provide that acceptance of an Alford plea or a plea of guilty for pretrial diversion shall be suspended until a condition of pretrial diversion has been violated or the diversion program is completed; create a new section of KRS Chapter 533 to establish that a person who has accepted a pretrial diversion agreement retains his or her right to possess a firearm unless a court finds that the charge involved the use of a firearm and it is in the interest of the defendant and the public to restrict access.
Sponsored by: Rep. Patrick Flannery
Introduced In House on 02/04/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to preserving the right of Kentuckians to own and use firearms and declaring an emergency. [HB-361]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to state legislative findings and make declarations that all federal laws and regulations commandeering state or local law enforcement to enforce federal restrictions of firearms are invalid and of no effect in Kentucky and that the General Assembly has the duty to enact all measures to prevent their enforcement; that the General Assembly has the duty to protect and defend the state and federal constitutions; that proposed presidential actions relating to the acquisition, possession, and use of firearms and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Melinda Prunty
Introduced In House on 02/03/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons. [HB-337]
Repeal KRS 237.115 interpreting the application of the concealed carry deadly weapon licensing statute to postsecondary facilities and permitting state and local governments to pass legislation limiting concealed carry in buildings controlled by that government; amend various sections to conform.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Reed
Introduced In House on 02/02/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the sale of confiscated firearms. [SB-132]
Amend KRS 16.220 to establish the Law Enforcement Protection Program, prioritize purchase of individual first aid kits through the program, and authorize the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to use firearms sales proceeds to cover departmental costs of administering the program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Buford
Received In House on 03/03/2021