SB34

AN ACT relating to the transfer of property upon death.

Chamber Passed·3/13/26

Kentucky SB34 establishes rules for transfer on death deeds, specifying how property transfers upon the owner's death and the rights of beneficiaries.

Kentucky SB34 creates provisions for transfer on death deeds, allowing property to transfer to designated beneficiaries upon the owner's death. The bill outlines the conditions under which a transfer on death deed is valid, including the need for the deed to be recorded before the owner's death. It specifies that the deed does not require delivery or consideration and cannot be revoked by will or codicil. The bill also details the rights of beneficiaries, including the ability to disclaim their interest, and the responsibilities of county clerks in recording and enforcing these deeds.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–2 · Mar 13
Current
Local Government Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3917

36 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Jan 22

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Judiciary

History

Mar 24

House

to Local Government (H)

Mar 13

House

received in House

Mar 13

House

to Committee on Committees (H)