Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 53 — AN ACT relating to planning and zoning.

Last action — to Local Government (H)

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 100.275 to affirm that planning units and commissions and boards thereof may hold public hearings and accept public comments concerning the approval of subdivision plats and development plans.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 2 removed

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 392 AN ACT relating to planning and zoning.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 53/GA AN ACT relating to planning and zoning.
Page 1 of 1 BR039200.100 - 392 - XXXX 3/9/2026 3:27 PM Jacketed
Page 1 of 1 SB005310.100 - 392 - XXXX 3/9/2026 3:28 PM GA
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Kentucky Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill adds provisions allowing public hearings and comments for subdivision plats and development plans.

  • KRS 100.275

    (3) This section shall not be construed to prevent a planning unit or a commission or board of a planning unit from holding public hearings or accepting public comments concerning approval of subdivision plats and development plans.

    This new subsection allows for public participation in the approval process of subdivision plats and development plans.

Action History

  1. to Local Government (H)

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. received in House

  4. 3rd reading, passed 35-0

  5. passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day

  6. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 06 2026

  7. 2nd reading, to Rules

  8. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  9. to State & Local Government (S)

  10. to Committee on Committees (S)

  11. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASS SB 53

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 30003
Total 35003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 53 do?
Amend KRS 100.275 to affirm that planning units and commissions and boards thereof may hold public hearings and accept public comments concerning the approval of subdivision plats and development plans.
Who sponsors SB 53?
SB 53 is sponsored by Reginald L. Thomas (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 53?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 53?
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