Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 10 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 153 — AN ACT relating to the prevention of harmful and fraudulent practices.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 54)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 08, 2026.

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  • 11 sponsors

    11 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 367.620 to exclude certain activity from the definition of "goods or services relating to real estate"; amend KRS 367.624 to require contractors to furnish a notice relating to assignment of benefits prior to entering into a real estate goods or services contract; amend KRS 367.626 to prohibit requiring a person to pay a cancellation fee or any other fee contained in a contract that is not enforceable against the person; amend KRS 367.628 to prohibit certain representations and marketing by a contractor or person representing a contractor; provide that certain contracts between a contractor or person representing a contractor and an insured are not enforceable; modify provision prohibiting causing, or encouraging another person to cause, damage to real estate; prohibit contractors from having a financial connection with certain persons; prohibit contractors from soliciting or providing contracts on behalf of certain persons; provide that certain violations constitute a fraudulent insurance act under KRS 304.47-020 and criminal mischief in the first degree under KRS 512.020; amend KRS 367.627 to make technical amendments; require the Attorney General to enforce the contractor requirements; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to provide the Attorney General with concurrent jurisdiction in the investigation and prosecution of offenses under KRS 304.47-020; amend KRS 304.47-020 and 512.020 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to authorize the Attorney General to issue an order during certain states of emergency to require persons engaging in business as a contractor in the designated area to obtain a certificate of registration; establish registration application requirements; authorize peace officers in the designated area to enforce an order issued by the Attorney General; require contractors to post a copy of the contractor's certificate of registration at each job site within the designated area; require contractors to provide a copy of the certificate of registration or proof of registration to specified persons; prohibit contractors from soliciting business in person within the designated area for 90 days after a state of emergency is declared; prohibit local governments from imposing emergency registration or licensure for contractors under certain circumstances; exempt contractors from the registration and related requirements if the Attorney General determines that the local government imposes greater emergency registration or licensing requirements; permit a local government to submit a declaration to the Attorney General stating that the local government's emergency registration or licensure requirements are greater than those imposed under the section; require the Attorney General to affirm or reject a local government's declaration; authorize the Attorney General to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 411.230 to conform; direct that certain provisions apply to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of the Act.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA AN ACT relating to the prevention of harmful and fraudulent practices.
CHAPTER 54 1 CHAPTER 54 ( SB 153 ) AN ACT relating to the prevention of harmful and fraudulent practices.
(a) Means any parcel of real estate located in this state that is used for any Page 1 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA purpose;
(a) Means any parcel of real estate located in this state that is used for any purpose;
This right to cancel is in addition to any other rights of cancellation you may have under state or federal law or regulation.
This right to cancel is in addition to any other rights of cancellation you may have under state or Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY federal law or regulation.
Page 2 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA and (4) A fully completed form in duplicate, under the conspicuous caption "NOTICE OF CANCELLATION," and attached to but easily detachable from the contract, in at least ten (10) point boldface type that shall read as follows:
and (4) A fully completed form in duplicate, under the conspicuous caption "NOTICE OF CANCELLATION," and attached to but easily detachable from the contract, in at least ten (10) point boldface type that shall read as follows:
(1) As used in this section, "emergency goods or services" means goods, services, or goods and services to immediately respond to a sudden, unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger requiring immediate action to prevent or Page 3 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential public services.
(1) As used in this section, "emergency goods or services" means goods, services, or goods and services to immediately respond to a sudden, unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger requiring immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential public services.
(3) A contractor that provides any repair services or emergency goods or services authorized under a real estate goods or services contract that is not enforceable by the contractor[ has been cancelled] under subsection (2)(b) of this section[KRS 367.622], including but not limited to repair services necessary to prevent further damage to the premises, shall be entitled to collect a reasonable and customary amount for the goods, services, or goods and services provided.
CHAPTER 54 3 (3) A contractor that provides any repair services or emergency goods or services authorized under a real estate goods or services contract that is not enforceable by the contractor[ has been cancelled] under subsection (2)(b) of this section[KRS 367.622], including but not limited to repair services necessary to prevent further damage to the premises, shall be entitled to collect a reasonable and customary amount for the goods, services, or goods and services provided.
Page 4 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA Section 4.
Section 4.
Page 5 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA (a) Cause, or command or encourage another person to cause, damage to any part of the real estate in order to:
(a) Cause, or command or encourage another person to cause, damage to any part of the real estate in order to:
Any other item having a monetary value;[ or] (e) Be financially connected, directly or indirectly, to any of the following in the provision of the goods or services relating to real estate:
Any other item having a monetary value;[ or] Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (e) Be financially connected, directly or indirectly, to any of the following in the provision of the goods or services relating to real estate:
Page 6 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA c.
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(3) (a) The Attorney General may institute an action in any court of competent Page 7 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA jurisdiction against any person alleged to have violated KRS 367.620 to 367.628.
(3) (a) The Attorney General may institute an action in any court of competent jurisdiction against any person alleged to have violated KRS 367.620 to 367.628.
b.[1.][The plaintiff in the action shall be entitled to ]Recover from the defendant two (2) times the amount of any actual economic damages sustained, which shall be paid to the injured person or persons;
b.[1.] [The plaintiff in the action shall be entitled to ]Recover from the defendant two (2) times the amount of any actual economic damages sustained, which shall be paid to the injured person or persons;
and c.[2.]Be awarded[The court may award the plaintiff] reasonable attorney's[attorneys'] fees and costs;
and CHAPTER 54 5 c.[2.] Be awarded[The court may award the plaintiff] reasonable attorney's[attorneys'] fees and costs;
Page 8 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA (a) All of the remedies, powers, and duties provided to the Attorney General under KRS 367.110 to 367.300, and the penalties provided in KRS 367.990, shall apply with equal force and effect to any act declared unlawful by KRS 367.620 to 367.628;
(a) All of the remedies, powers, and duties provided to the Attorney General under KRS 367.110 to 367.300, and the penalties provided in KRS 367.990, shall apply with equal force and effect to any act declared unlawful by KRS 367.620 to 367.628;
and] 2.[(b)] In addition to the remedies and penalties provided under subparagraph 1.
and] 2.[(b)]In addition to the remedies and penalties provided under subparagraph 1.
Page 9 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA (a) Knowingly and with intent to defraud or deceive presents, causes to be presented, or prepares with knowledge or belief that it will be presented to an insurer, Board of Claims, Special Fund, or any agent thereof:
(a) Knowingly and with intent to defraud or deceive presents, causes to be presented, or prepares with knowledge or belief that it will be presented to an insurer, Board of Claims, Special Fund, or any agent thereof:
Any written or oral statement as part of, or in support of, a claim for payment or other benefit pursuant to an insurance policy or from a "self- insurer" as defined by KRS Chapter 342, knowing that the statement contains any false, incomplete, or misleading information concerning any fact or thing material to a claim;
Any written or oral statement as part of, or in support of, a claim for payment or other benefit pursuant to an insurance policy or from a "self-insurer" as defined by KRS Chapter 342, knowing that the statement contains any false, incomplete, or misleading information concerning any fact or thing material to a claim;
Page 10 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA 2.
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Presents, causes to be presented, or prepares with knowledge or belief that it will be presented to or by an insurer, or to the commissioner, any statement, knowing that the statement contains any false, incomplete, or misleading information concerning any material fact or thing, as part of, or in support of one (1) or more of the following:
Presents, causes to be presented, or prepares with knowledge or belief that it will be presented to or by an insurer, or to the commissioner, any statement, knowing that the statement contains any Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY false, incomplete, or misleading information concerning any material fact or thing, as part of, or in support of one (1) or more of the following:
(f) Engages in unauthorized insurance, as set forth in KRS 304.11-030;[ or] Page 11 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA (g) Violates subsection (2)(a) of Section 4 of this Act;
(f) Engages in unauthorized insurance, as set forth in KRS 304.11-030;[ or] (g) Violates subsection (2)(a) of Section 4 of this Act;
For a felony, not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per individual nor one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per corporation, Page 12 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA or twice the amount of gain received as a result of the violation;
For a felony, not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per individual nor one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per corporation, or twice the amount of gain received as a result of the violation;
(5) (a) In addition to imprisonment, the assessment of a fine, or both, a person convicted of a crime established in this section may be ordered to make restitution to any victim who suffered a monetary loss due to any actions by that person which resulted in the adjudication of guilt, and to the division for the cost of any investigation.
(5) (a) In addition to imprisonment, the assessment of a fine, or both, a person convicted of a crime established in this section may be ordered to make restitution to any victim who suffered a monetary loss due to any CHAPTER 54 7 actions by that person which resulted in the adjudication of guilt, and to the division for the cost of any investigation.
(b) The claimant shall have the right to recover the damages provided in Page 13 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA subsection (6) of this section.
(b) The claimant shall have the right to recover the damages provided in subsection (6) of this section.
2.[(b)] Damages, possesses, or tampers with the operations of a key infrastructure asset, as defined in KRS 511.100, in a manner that renders the asset inoperable, in whole or in part, or renders the operation of the asset harmful or dangerous;
2.[(b)]Damages, possesses, or tampers with the operations of a key infrastructure asset, as defined in KRS 511.100, in a manner that renders the asset inoperable, in whole or in part, or renders the operation of the asset harmful or dangerous;
or 4.[(d)] As a squatter, [intentionally or wantonly ]defaces, destroys, or damages real property causing pecuniary loss of five hundred dollars ($500) or more;
or 4.[(d)]As a squatter, [intentionally or wantonly ]defaces, destroys, or damages real property causing pecuniary loss of five hundred dollars ($500) or more;
The court Page 14 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA shall determine the number of hours of community service commensurate with the total amount of monetary damage caused by or incidental to the commission of the crime, of not less than sixty (60) hours;
The court shall determine the number of hours of community service commensurate with the total amount of monetary damage caused by or incidental to the commission of the crime, of not less than sixty (60) hours;
(1) As used in this section:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (1) As used in this section:
(2) (a) When a state of emergency is declared by the Governor, a local chief executive officer, or a local government under KRS 39A.100 or 39B.070, as Page 15 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA applicable, and the state of emergency results from an incident or situation that causes destruction to real estate, the Attorney General may issue an order requiring all persons engaging in business as a contractor in the designated area to comply with this section for a period of time determined by the Attorney General to be sufficient to protect the lives, property, and welfare of citizens in the designated area, which period of time may be extended by subsequent order.
(2) (a) When a state of emergency is declared by the Governor, a local chief executive officer, or a local government under KRS 39A.100 or 39B.070, as applicable, and the state of emergency results from an incident or situation that causes destruction to real estate, the Attorney General may issue an order requiring all persons engaging in business as a contractor in the designated area to comply with this section for a period of time determined by the Attorney General to be sufficient to protect the lives, property, and welfare of citizens in the designated area, which period of time may be extended by subsequent order.
(a) Submit an application for registration to the Attorney General, and on a Page 16 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA form established by the Attorney General, which shall at a minimum, include:
(a) Submit an application for registration to the Attorney General, and on a form established by the Attorney General, which shall at a minimum, include:
5.
CHAPTER 54 9 5.
Official, employee, or other representative of a local government in the Page 17 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA designated area;
Official, employee, or other representative of a local government in the designated area;
Page 18 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA (b) If the Attorney General issues an order under subsection (2)(b)1.
(b) If the Attorney General issues an order under subsection (2)(b)1.
(b) If a local government files a declaration under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the Attorney General shall, within five (5) days of receiving the declaration, provide a written response to the local government that:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) If a local government files a declaration under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the Attorney General shall, within five (5) days of receiving the declaration, provide a written response to the local government that:
of this section shall conform to the response provided to the local government Page 19 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 153/GA under paragraph (b) of this subsection.
of this section shall conform to the response provided to the local government under paragraph (b) of this subsection.
Page 20 of 20 SB015310.100 - 1962 - XXXX 2/12/2026 2:53 PM GA
Signed by Governor April 8, 2026.
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The bill amends definitions and disclosure requirements related to contractors providing goods or services related to real estate and establishes prohibitions against fraudulent practices in that context.

  • KRS 367.620

    to → , to

    The language in the definition of 'Contractor' now includes a comma for clarity.

  • KRS 367.620

    and

    The word 'and' has been removed from the definition of 'Goods or services relating to real estate'.

  • KRS 367.624

    A statement that states → notices

    Clarified the wording for what needs to be provided prior to entering a contract.

  • KRS 367.626(2)(b)

    against any person who entered into the contract with the contractor if the contract: → against any person who has cancelled the contract under KRS 367.622;

    Clarified the conditions under which a contract provision requiring payment of a fee is unenforceable.

  • KRS 367.624(4)

    that shall read as follows:

    Simplified the instruction on how to display the cancellation notice.

  • KRS 367.626(1)

    A contractor shall not require any advance payments under a real estate goods or services contract until the cancellation period provided in KRS 367.622 has expired.

    Introduced a prohibition on requiring advance payments until the cancellation period has expired.

  • KRS 367.628(1)(a)(1)

    on → in connection with

    Refined wording regarding the prohibitions on representing or negotiating insurance claims.

  • KRS 367.628(1)(b)

    Any provision of a contract between a contractor, or a person representing a contractor, and an insured in violation of paragraph (a)1. of this subsection shall not be enforceable.

    Strengthened the enforceability clause regarding contracts violating representation prohibitions.

  • KRS 367.628(2)(b)(6)

    Sollicit or provide contracts on behalf of any other person or business engaged in a claim under the policy for services that are outside the contractor's scope of work.

    Introduced a restriction on soliciting contracts outside the contractor's scope regarding insurance claims.

  • KRS 367.628(2)(g)

    File or claim a mechanic's lien pursuant to KRS 376.010 against an insured by reason of the insured's failure or refusal to pay any excess charge over and above the amount paid or expected to be paid by an insurer under a property, casualty, or property and casualty insurance policy.

    Established additional restrictions on filing mechanic's liens against insured parties.

Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 54)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. received in Senate

  6. 3rd reading, passed 90-0

  7. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026

  8. 2nd reading, to Rules

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  10. to Banking & Insurance (H)

  11. to Committee on Committees (H)

  12. received in House

  13. 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  14. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12 2026

  15. 2nd reading, to Rules

  16. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  17. to Banking & Insurance (S)

  18. to Committee on Committees (S)

  19. introduced in Senate

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Votes

Pass

Passed 90 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19001
Republican 70009
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 900010
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
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 Yea
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 Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Not Voting
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Not Voting
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Steven Rudy Republican Not Voting
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Not Voting
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
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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PASS SB 153 w/ SCS 1

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 33000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gary Clemons Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 153 do?
Amend KRS 367.620 to exclude certain activity from the definition of "goods or services relating to real estate"; amend KRS 367.624 to require contractors to furnish a notice relating to assignment of benefits prior to entering into a real estate goods or services contract; amend KRS 367.626 to prohibit requiring a person to pay a cancellation fee or any other fee contained in a contract that is not enforceable against the person; amend KRS 367.628 to prohibit certain representations and marketing by a contractor or person representing a contractor; provide that certain contracts between a contractor or person representing a contractor and an insured are not enforceable; modify provision prohibiting causing, or encouraging another person to cause, damage to real estate; prohibit contractors from having a financial connection with certain persons; prohibit contractors from soliciting or providing contracts on behalf of certain persons; provide that certain violations constitute a fraudulent insurance act under KRS 304.47-020 and criminal mischief in the first degree under KRS 512.020; amend KRS 367.627 to make technical amendments; require the Attorney General to enforce the contractor requirements; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to provide the Attorney General with concurrent jurisdiction in the investigation and prosecution of offenses under KRS 304.47-020; amend KRS 304.47-020 and 512.020 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to authorize the Attorney General to issue an order during certain states of emergency to require persons engaging in business as a contractor in the designated area to obtain a certificate of registration; establish registration application requirements; authorize peace officers in the designated area to enforce an order issued by the Attorney General; require contractors to post a copy of the contractor's certificate of registration at each job site within the designated area; require contractors to provide a copy of the certificate of registration or proof of registration to specified persons; prohibit contractors from soliciting business in person within the designated area for 90 days after a state of emergency is declared; prohibit local governments from imposing emergency registration or licensure for contractors under certain circumstances; exempt contractors from the registration and related requirements if the Attorney General determines that the local government imposes greater emergency registration or licensing requirements; permit a local government to submit a declaration to the Attorney General stating that the local government's emergency registration or licensure requirements are greater than those imposed under the section; require the Attorney General to affirm or reject a local government's declaration; authorize the Attorney General to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 411.230 to conform; direct that certain provisions apply to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of the Act.
Who sponsors SB 153?
SB 153 is sponsored by Reginald L. Thomas (Democrat), Brandon J. Storm (Republican), Aaron Reed (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Amanda Mays Bledsoe (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), Matthew Deneen (Republican), Jared Carpenter (Republican), and Greg Elkins (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 153?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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