Kentucky 26rs Session Status: Introduced

HB 617 — AN ACT relating to planning and zoning.

Last action — taken from Local Government (H); 1st reading; returned to Local Government (H)

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

AN ACT relating to planning and zoning.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. taken from Local Government (H); 1st reading; returned to Local Government (H)

  2. to Local Government (H)

  3. introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)

Sponsors

  • S. Witten, T. Huff, T. Roberts, R. White · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • S. Witten, T. Huff, T. Roberts, R. White

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 617 do?
AN ACT relating to planning and zoning.
Who sponsors HB 617?
HB 617 is sponsored by S. Witten, T. Huff, T. Roberts, R. White.
What is the current status of HB 617?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 617?
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