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KY SB225

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Mills

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 198B.030 to require the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction to conduct a cost-benefit analysis for any proposed regulation affecting residential construction, including estimated compliance costs for builders and public safety benefits

  • Requires the department to analyze how proposed regulations would impact the amount of residential construction in Kentucky before adoption

  • Mandates that these analyses be completed and submitted to the oversight committee and attached to administrative regulations filed with the Legislative Research Commission

  • Imposes a moratorium until January 1, 2029 prohibiting the department from promulgating any regulation that would increase residential housing construction costs, unless explicitly required by state or federal law

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to regulation of residential construction.

Administrative Regulations and Proceedings

Last Action

3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government3/9/2026
Committee on Committees2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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