Kentucky 2025 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 75 — AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons.

Last action — floor amendments (1), (2), (3-title), (4), (5), (6-title) and (7) filed

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amend KRS 237.109 to lower the age requirement for carrying a concealed and deadly weapon from 21 to 18; amend KRS 237.110 to conform; make technical corrections.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons.
(3) Prior to the issuance of an original or renewal license to carry a concealed deadly weapon, the Department of Kentucky State Police, upon receipt of a completed Page 1 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 application, applicable fees, and any documentation required by this section or administrative regulation promulgated by the Department of Kentucky State Police, shall conduct a background check to ascertain whether the applicant is eligible under 18 U.S.C.
(3) Prior to the issuance of an original or renewal license to carry a concealed deadly weapon, the Department of Kentucky State Police, upon receipt of a completed Page 1 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA application, applicable fees, and any documentation required by this section or administrative regulation promulgated by the Department of Kentucky State Police, shall conduct a background check to ascertain whether the applicant is eligible under 18 U.S.C.
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(f) Does not owe a child support arrearage which equals or exceeds the cumulative amount which would be owed after one (1) year of nonpayment, if Page 3 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 the Department of Kentucky State Police has been notified of the arrearage by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services;
(f) Does not owe a child support arrearage which equals or exceeds the cumulative amount which would be owed after one (1) year of nonpayment, if Page 3 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA the Department of Kentucky State Police has been notified of the arrearage by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services;
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Any military peace officer of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force, or a reserve component thereof, or of the Army National Guard or Air National Guard who has successfully completed the military law enforcement training course required by that branch of Page 6 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 the military;
Any military peace officer of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force, or a reserve component thereof, or of the Army National Guard or Air National Guard who has successfully completed the military law enforcement training course required by that branch of Page 6 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA the military;
A paper application for a license, or renewal of a license, to carry a concealed deadly weapon shall be obtained from and submitted to the Page 7 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 office of the sheriff in the county in which the person resides.
A paper application for a license, or renewal of a license, to carry a concealed deadly weapon shall be obtained from and submitted to the Page 7 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA office of the sheriff in the county in which the person resides.
If an electronic application is submitted in lieu of a paper application, Page 8 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 thirty dollars ($30) of the electronic application fee shall be retained by the Department of Kentucky State Police.
If an electronic application is submitted in lieu of a paper application, Page 8 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA thirty dollars ($30) of the electronic application fee shall be retained by the Department of Kentucky State Police.
If not a citizen of the United States, alien registration number if applicable, passport number, visa number, mother's maiden name, and other information necessary to determine the immigration status and eligibility to purchase a firearm under federal law of a Page 9 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 person who is not a citizen of the United States;
If not a citizen of the United States, alien registration number if applicable, passport number, visa number, mother's maiden name, and other information necessary to determine the immigration status and eligibility to purchase a firearm under federal law of a Page 9 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA person who is not a citizen of the United States;
Page 10 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 (c) A paper or electronic certificate,[ or] an affidavit, or a document as described in subsection (5) of this section;
Page 10 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA (c) A paper or electronic certificate,[ or] an affidavit, or a document as described in subsection (5) of this section;
(9) The Department of Kentucky State Police shall, within sixty (60) days after the date of receipt of the items listed in subsection (8) of this section if the applicant Page 11 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 submitted a paper application, or within fifteen (15) business days after the date of receipt of the items listed in subsection (8) of this section if the applicant applied electronically, either:
(9) The Department of Kentucky State Police shall, within sixty (60) days after the date of receipt of the items listed in subsection (8) of this section if the applicant Page 11 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA submitted a paper application, or within fifteen (15) business days after the date of receipt of the items listed in subsection (8) of this section if the applicant applied electronically, either:
No request for lists of local or statewide permit holders shall be made to any state or local law enforcement agency, peace officer, or other agency of government other than the Department of Kentucky State Police, Page 12 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 and no state or local law enforcement agency, peace officer, or agency of government, other than the Department of Kentucky State Police, shall provide any information to any requester not entitled to it by law.
No request for lists of local or statewide permit holders shall be made to any state or local law enforcement agency, peace officer, or other agency of government other than the Department of Kentucky State Police, Page 12 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA and no state or local law enforcement agency, peace officer, or agency of government, other than the Department of Kentucky State Police, shall provide any information to any requester not entitled to it by law.
(b) The commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police, or his or her designee in writing, shall suspend the license of any person who becomes temporarily ineligible to be issued a license or have a license renewed under Page 13 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 the criteria set forth in this section.
(b) The commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police, or his or her designee in writing, shall suspend the license of any person who becomes temporarily ineligible to be issued a license or have a license renewed under Page 13 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA the criteria set forth in this section.
(h) If the license is not surrendered as ordered, the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police shall order a peace officer to seize the Page 14 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 license and deliver it to the commissioner.
(h) If the license is not surrendered as ordered, the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police shall order a peace officer to seize the Page 14 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA license and deliver it to the commissioner.
The licensee may renew his or her license on or before the expiration date by filing with the sheriff of his or Page 15 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 her county of residence the paper renewal form, or by filing with the Department of Kentucky State Police an electronic renewal form in lieu of a paper renewal form, stating that the licensee remains qualified pursuant to the criteria specified in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, and the required renewal fee set forth in subsection (7) of this section.
The licensee may renew his or her license on or before the expiration date by filing with the sheriff of his or Page 15 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA her county of residence the paper renewal form, or by filing with the Department of Kentucky State Police an electronic renewal form in lieu of a paper renewal form, stating that the licensee remains qualified pursuant to the criteria specified in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, and the required renewal fee set forth in subsection (7) of this section.
Violation of the provisions of this subsection shall constitute a noncriminal violation with a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25), payable to the Page 16 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 clerk of the District Court, but no court costs shall be assessed.
Violation of the provisions of this subsection shall constitute a noncriminal violation with a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25), payable to the Page 16 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA clerk of the District Court, but no court costs shall be assessed.
(17) The owner, business or commercial lessee, or manager of a private business enterprise, child-care[day-care] center as defined in KRS 199.894 or certified or Page 17 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 licensed family child-care home as defined in KRS 199.8982, or a health-care facility licensed under KRS Chapter 216B, except facilities renting or leasing housing, may prohibit persons holding concealed deadly weapon licenses from carrying concealed deadly weapons on the premises and may prohibit employees, not authorized by the employer, holding concealed deadly weapons licenses from carrying concealed deadly weapons on the property of the employer.
(17) The owner, business or commercial lessee, or manager of a private business enterprise, child-care[day-care] center as defined in KRS 199.894 or certified or Page 17 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA licensed family child-care home as defined in KRS 199.8982, or a health-care facility licensed under KRS Chapter 216B, except facilities renting or leasing housing, may prohibit persons holding concealed deadly weapon licenses from carrying concealed deadly weapons on the premises and may prohibit employees, not authorized by the employer, holding concealed deadly weapons licenses from carrying concealed deadly weapons on the property of the employer.
(18) All moneys collected by the Department of Kentucky State Police pursuant to this section shall be used to administer the provisions of this section and KRS 237.138 Page 18 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 to 237.142.
(18) All moneys collected by the Department of Kentucky State Police pursuant to this section shall be used to administer the provisions of this section and KRS 237.138 Page 18 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA to 237.142.
(b) If a person with a valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon issued from another state that has entered into a reciprocity agreement with the Department of Kentucky State Police becomes a resident of Kentucky, the license issued by the other state shall be considered as valid for the first one hundred twenty (120) days of the person's residence in Kentucky, if within sixty (60) days of moving to Kentucky, the person completes a form Page 19 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 provided[promulgated] by the Department of Kentucky State Police which shall include:
(b) If a person with a valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon issued from another state that has entered into a reciprocity agreement with the Department of Kentucky State Police becomes a resident of Kentucky, the license issued by the other state shall be considered as valid for the first one hundred twenty (120) days of the person's residence in Kentucky, if within sixty (60) days of moving to Kentucky, the person completes a form Page 19 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA provided[promulgated] by the Department of Kentucky State Police which shall include:
Page 20 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 (e) The Department of Kentucky State Police shall,[ not later than thirty (30) days after July 15, 1998, and] not less than once every twelve (12) months[ thereafter], make written inquiry of the concealed deadly weapon carrying licensing authorities in each other state as to whether a Kentucky resident may carry a concealed deadly weapon in their state based upon having a valid Kentucky concealed deadly weapon license, or whether a Kentucky resident may apply for a concealed deadly weapon carrying license in that state based upon having a valid Kentucky concealed deadly weapon license.
Page 20 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA (e) The Department of Kentucky State Police shall,[ not later than thirty (30) days after July 15, 1998, and] not less than once every twelve (12) months[ thereafter], make written inquiry of the concealed deadly weapon carrying licensing authorities in each other state as to whether a Kentucky resident may carry a concealed deadly weapon in their state based upon having a valid Kentucky concealed deadly weapon license, or whether a Kentucky resident may apply for a concealed deadly weapon carrying license in that state based upon having a valid Kentucky concealed deadly weapon license.
(21) By March 1 of each year, the Department of Kentucky State Police shall submit a statistical report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, indicating the number of licenses issued, revoked, Page 21 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 suspended, and denied since the previous report and in total, and[ also] the number of licenses currently valid.
(21) By March 1 of each year, the Department of Kentucky State Police shall submit a statistical report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, indicating the number of licenses issued, revoked, Page 21 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA suspended, and denied since the previous report and in total, and[ also] the number of licenses currently valid.
The postmark, facsimile Page 22 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 date, or email[e-mail] date shall be considered as the date on which the notice was sent.
The postmark, facsimile Page 22 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA date, or email[e-mail] date shall be considered as the date on which the notice was sent.
If the Department of Criminal Justice Training believes that a firearms instructor trainer or certified firearms instructor has not in fact complied with the requirements for teaching a certified firearms instructor or applicant class by not teaching the class as specified in KRS 237.126, or who has taught an insufficient class as specified in KRS 237.128, the Page 23 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 department shall send to each person who has been listed as successfully completing the concealed deadly weapon applicant class or concealed deadly weapon instructor class a verification form on which the time, date, date of range firing if different from the date on which the class was conducted, location, and instructor of the class is listed by the department and which requires the person to answer "yes" or "no" to specific questions regarding the conduct of the training class.
If the Department of Criminal Justice Training believes that a firearms instructor trainer or certified firearms instructor has not in fact complied with the requirements for teaching a certified firearms instructor or applicant class by not teaching the class as specified in KRS 237.126, or who has taught an insufficient class as specified in KRS 237.128, the Page 23 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA department shall send to each person who has been listed as successfully completing the concealed deadly weapon applicant class or concealed deadly weapon instructor class a verification form on which the time, date, date of range firing if different from the date on which the class was conducted, location, and instructor of the class is listed by the department and which requires the person to answer "yes" or "no" to specific questions regarding the conduct of the training class.
The reasons for the imposition of suspensions, revocations, denials, or Page 24 of 25 BR178800.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:06 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1788 other discipline;
The reasons for the imposition of suspensions, revocations, denials, or Page 24 of 25 SB007510.100 - 1788 - XXXX 3/11/2025 3:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 75/GA other discipline;
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Action History

  1. floor amendments (1), (2), (3-title), (4), (5), (6-title) and (7) filed

  2. returned to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. 2nd reading

  4. taken from Committee on Committees (H)

  5. returned to Committee on Committees (H)

  6. 1st reading

  7. taken from Committee on Committees (H)

  8. to Committee on Committees (H)

  9. received in House

  10. 3rd reading, passed 26-11

  11. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 11, 2025

  12. 2nd reading, to Rules

  13. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  14. to Judiciary (S)

  15. to Committee on Committees (S)

  16. introduced in Senate

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Votes

PASS SB 75

Passed 26 Yea · 11 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 26501
Democrat 0400
Unaffiliated 0200
Total 261101
% of votes cast 68%29%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
ChambersArmstrong — Nay
Yates — Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Nay
Reginald L. Thomas Democrat Nay
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Brandon Smith Republican Not Voting
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Nay
David P. Givens Republican Nay
Donald Douglas Republican Nay
Gary Boswell Republican Nay
Gex Williams Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Nay
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael J. Nemes Republican Yea
Mike 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 Meredith Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea

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What does SB 75 do?
Amend KRS 237.109 to lower the age requirement for carrying a concealed and deadly weapon from 21 to 18; amend KRS 237.110 to conform; make technical corrections.
What is the current status of SB 75?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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