Kentucky 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 153 — AN ACT relating to prohibiting the enforcement of a federal ban or regulation of firearms and declaring an emergency.

Last action — became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 117)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2023. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 68% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to prohibit identified entities from enforcing federal firearm bans; prohibit identified entities from adopting rules, regulations, or ordinances that require enforcement of federal firearm bans; and prohibit identified entities from allocating public resources or moneys in the enforcement of federal firearm bans; RETROACTIVE to January 1, 2021; EMERGENCY.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS HB 153/GA AN ACT relating to prohibiting the enforcement of a federal ban or regulation of firearms and declaring an emergency.
CHAPTER 117 1 CHAPTER 117 ( HB 153 ) AN ACT relating to prohibiting the enforcement of a federal ban or regulation of firearms and declaring an emergency.
(d) "Firearm accessory" means an item that is used in conjunction with or Page 1 of 4 HB015310.100 - 1176 - XXXX 2/22/2023 3:49 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS HB 153/GA mounted on a firearm but is not essential to the basic function of the firearm, including but not limited to a detachable magazine;
(d) "Firearm accessory" means an item that is used in conjunction with or mounted on a firearm but is not essential to the basic function of the firearm, including but not limited to a detachable magazine;
(f) "Law enforcement officer" means any "peace officer" as defined in KRS 446.010 and any "correctional officer" as defined in 441.045(15)(e);
(f) "Law enforcement officer" means any "peace officer" as defined in KRS 446.010 and any "correctional officer" as defined in KRS 441.045(15)(e);
and (h) "Public agency" has the same meaning as KRS 61.870, including a policy- making board, or any officer, employee, or entity of a public institution operating under KRS Chapter 164.
and (h) "Public agency" has the same meaning as KRS 61.870, including a policy-making board, or any officer, employee, or entity of a public institution operating under KRS Chapter 164.
(4) No local government, employee of a local government, public official, public Page 2 of 4 HB015310.100 - 1176 - XXXX 2/22/2023 3:49 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS HB 153/GA agency, or employee of a public agency shall expend public funds or allocate resources for the enforcement of a federal ban on firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (4) No local government, employee of a local government, public official, public agency, or employee of a public agency shall expend public funds or allocate resources for the enforcement of a federal ban on firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories.
Whereas the federal government continues to commandeer state and local law enforcement to aid in its infringement upon the right to bear arms and no just cause exists for delay, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Act takes effect upon its Page 3 of 4 HB015310.100 - 1176 - XXXX 2/22/2023 3:49 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS HB 153/GA passage and approval by the Governor, or upon its otherwise becoming a law.
Whereas the federal government continues to commandeer state and local law enforcement to aid in its infringement upon the right to bear arms and no just cause exists for delay, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Act takes effect upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon its otherwise becoming a law.
Page 4 of 4 HB015310.100 - 1176 - XXXX 2/22/2023 3:49 PM GA
Became law without Governor's signature March 28, 2023.
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Action History

  1. became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 117)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  5. received in House

  6. 3rd reading, passed 27 -9

  7. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2023

  8. 2nd reading, to Rules

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

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

  11. to Committee on Committees (S)

  12. received in Senate

  13. 3rd reading, passed 78-19

  14. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2023

  15. 2nd reading, to Rules

  16. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

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

  18. to Committee on Committees (H)

  19. introduced in House

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on · 21 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (138)

138 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

FINAL PASSAGE HB 153

Passed 27 Yea · 9 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17301
Unaffiliated 10400
Democrat 0200
Total 27901
% of votes cast 73%24%0%3%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Southworth — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Williams — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Turner — Yea
Smith — Yea
Thomas — Nay
Yates — Nay
ChambersArmstrong — Nay
Harper Angel — Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Nay
Danny Carroll Republican Nay
David P. Givens Republican Nay
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Not Voting
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea

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Pass

Passed 78 Yea · 19 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 62103
Unaffiliated 15500
Democrat 11300
Total 781903
% of votes cast 78%19%0%3%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Smith — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Justice — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Bratcher S. — Yea
Webber — Yea
Williams — Yea
Heath — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Swann — Nay
Graham — Nay
Palumbo — Nay
Raymond — Nay
Bratcher K. — Yea
Stevenson C — Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Nay
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Nay
Chad Aull Democrat Nay
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Nay
George Brown Jr. Democrat Nay
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Nay
Lindsey Burke Democrat Nay
Lisa Willner Democrat Nay
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Nay
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Rachel Roarx Democrat Nay
Sarah Stalker Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Nay
Aaron Reed 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 Not Voting
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
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman 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 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 Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall 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 Rawlings 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 Nay
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 153 do?
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to prohibit identified entities from enforcing federal firearm bans; prohibit identified entities from adopting rules, regulations, or ordinances that require enforcement of federal firearm bans; and prohibit identified entities from allocating public resources or moneys in the enforcement of federal firearm bans; RETROACTIVE to January 1, 2021; EMERGENCY.
What is the current status of HB 153?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2023. Enacted.
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