Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 4 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 50 — AN ACT relating to the removal of persons unlawfully occupying real property.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 383.290 to include consolidated local government law enforcement agencies and require posting in a conspicuous location.

Bill Text

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1169 AN ACT relating to the removal of persons unlawfully occupying real property.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 50/GA AN ACT relating to the removal of persons unlawfully occupying real property.
Page 1 of 5 BR116900.100 - 1169 - XXXX 2/6/2026 10:08 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1169 (3) The request for immediate removal of an unlawful occupant of real property under subsection (2) of this section shall be made by presenting a completed Petition to Remove Persons Unlawfully Occupying Real Property to the responding law enforcement officer.
Page 1 of 5 HB005010.100 - 1169 - XXXX 2/6/2026 10:09 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 50/GA (3) The request for immediate removal of an unlawful occupant of real property under subsection (2) of this section shall be made by presenting a completed Petition to Remove Persons Unlawfully Occupying Real Property to the responding law enforcement officer.
I understand that a person or persons removed from the property pursuant to this procedure may bring a cause of action against me for any false statements Page 2 of 5 BR116900.100 - 1169 - XXXX 2/6/2026 10:08 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1169 made in this petition, or for wrongfully using this procedure, and that as a result of such action I may be held liable for actual damages, penalties, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees.
I understand that a person or persons removed from the property pursuant to this procedure may bring a cause of action against me for any false statements Page 2 of 5 HB005010.100 - 1169 - XXXX 2/6/2026 10:09 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 50/GA made in this petition, or for wrongfully using this procedure, and that as a result of such action I may be held liable for actual damages, penalties, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees.
Page 3 of 5 BR116900.100 - 1169 - XXXX 2/6/2026 10:08 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1169 (e) A law enforcement officer acting in good faith under this subsection shall be immune from criminal and civil liability.
Page 3 of 5 HB005010.100 - 1169 - XXXX 2/6/2026 10:09 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 50/GA (e) A law enforcement officer acting in good faith under this subsection shall be immune from criminal and civil liability.
(8) The Department of Kentucky State Police shall create a form containing the text of the petition as described in subsection (3) of this section and publicly post the form Page 4 of 5 BR116900.100 - 1169 - XXXX 2/6/2026 10:08 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1169 it on its website.[;
(8) The Department of Kentucky State Police shall create a form containing the text of the petition as described in subsection (3) of this section and publicly post the form Page 4 of 5 HB005010.100 - 1169 - XXXX 2/6/2026 10:09 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 50/GA it on its website.[;
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Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. received in Senate

  3. 3rd reading, passed 92-0

  4. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 06 2026

  5. 2nd reading, to Rules

  6. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  7. to Judiciary (H)

  8. to Committee on Committees (H)

  9. introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (131)

131 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Pass

Passed 92 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 17003
Republican 74005
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 92008
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Not Voting
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Not Voting
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Not Voting
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Not Voting
Thomas Huff Republican Not Voting
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 50 do?
Amend KRS 383.290 to include consolidated local government law enforcement agencies and require posting in a conspicuous location.
Who sponsors HB 50?
HB 50 is sponsored by Scott Sharp (Republican), Kimberly Poore Moser (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democrat), Al Gentry (Democrat), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democrat), and Emily Callaway (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 50?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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