HB79

AN ACT relating to sales and use tax exemptions for firearm-related items.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB79 amends sales and use tax exemptions for firearm-related items.

Kentucky HB79 amends the sales and use tax exemptions for firearm-related items. The bill specifies that certain firearm-related items, including ammunition, antique firearms, body armor, firearms, firearm-related accessories, firearm safety courses, firearm safety devices, and firearm storage devices, are exempt from sales and use taxes. The bill also includes definitions for terms such as "ammunition," "firearm," "firearm safety course," and "firearm safety device." The changes take effect on August 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
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History

Jan 14

House

to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)