HB474

AN ACT relating to residential safety.

Introduced·1/22/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB474 mandates smoke detectors in all single-family and multifamily residential units by December 31, 2026.

Kentucky HB474 requires the installation of at least one working smoke detector in every single-family and multifamily residential unit by December 31, 2026. The property owner, seller, or lessor must ensure the smoke detector is functional and provide a signed affidavit attesting to its presence. The bill also mandates the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in units using gas or liquid fuel-fired appliances or heating equipment, coal-burning, or wood-burning stoves.

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Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations Committee
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History

Jan 30

House

to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

Jan 22

House

introduced in House

Jan 22

House

to Committee on Committees (H)