Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

SB 11 — AN ACT relating to a residential safe room rebate program.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 5)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on March 23, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to define terms; the residential safe room rebate program; establish the residential safe room rebate fund to provide rebates to residents of this state for the construction or installation of a residential safe room; establish an application process by which the Division of Emergency Management awards rebates; require the division to promulgate administrative regulations; require the division to report annually to the Legislative Research Commission about the residential safe room rebate program.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

79 added · 96 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 11 added a section that establishes a residential safe room rebate program in Kentucky. This program will create a fund to provide financial incentives for homeowners who build safe rooms designed to protect their communities during weather emergencies. By encouraging the construction of these safe rooms, the state aims to enhance public safety and preparedness, ensuring that more residents have access to shelter when disaster strikes.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 11/GA AN ACT relating to a residential safe room rebate program.
CHAPTER 5 1 CHAPTER 5 ( SB 11 ) AN ACT relating to a residential safe room rebate program.
Made available and opened to the community during a weather- related emergency.
Made available and opened to the community during a weather-related emergency.
Page 1 of 4 SB001110.100 - 1219 - XXXX 3/6/2026 9:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 11/GA (d) Any interest earnings of the fund shall become a part of the fund and shall not lapse.
(d) Any interest earnings of the fund shall become a part of the fund and shall not lapse.
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Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 3.
or Page 2 of 4 SB001110.100 - 1219 - XXXX 3/6/2026 9:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 11/GA 3.
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(f)_ Certification from the manufacturer or a design professional attesting that the residential safe room and components meet FEMA standards;
(f) Certification from the manufacturer or a design professional attesting that the residential safe room and components meet FEMA standards;
Page 3 of 4 SB001110.100 - 1219 - XXXX 3/6/2026 9:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 11/GA (d) The reasons for denial or adjustment of the requested rebates;
(d) The reasons for denial or adjustment of the requested rebates;
Page 4 of 4 SB001110.100 - 1219 - XXXX 3/6/2026 9:53 AM GA
Signed by Governor March 23, 2026.
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Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 5)

  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 84-8

  7. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19 2026

  8. 2nd reading, to Rules

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  10. to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

  11. to Committee on Committees (H)

  12. received in House

  13. 3rd reading, passed 33-3 with Committee Substitute (1)

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

  15. reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)

  16. recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S)

  17. 2nd reading, to Rules

  18. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  19. to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)

  20. to Committee on Committees (S)

  21. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on · 11 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (135)

135 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

Passed 84 Yea · 8 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 16004
Republican 67804
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 84808
% of votes cast 84%8%0%8%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Lindsey Burke Democrat Not Voting
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Nay
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 Nay
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Nay
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 Not Voting
Kim Holloway Republican Not Voting
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Nay
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 Nay
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Nay
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 Nay
Steven Rudy Republican Not Voting
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Nay
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 Yea

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PASS SB 11 w/ SCS 1

Passed 33 Yea · 3 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 28302
Total 33302
% of votes cast 87%8%0%5%
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 Nay
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 Not Voting
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Nay
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 Not Voting
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Nay
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 11 do?
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to define terms; the residential safe room rebate program; establish the residential safe room rebate fund to provide rebates to residents of this state for the construction or installation of a residential safe room; establish an application process by which the Division of Emergency Management awards rebates; require the division to promulgate administrative regulations; require the division to report annually to the Legislative Research Commission about the residential safe room rebate program.
Who sponsors SB 11?
SB 11 is sponsored by Brandon Smith (Republican), Matthew Deneen (Republican), and Stephen Meredith (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 11?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2026. Enacted.
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