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HB295Introduced in the House

AN ACT relating to the screening of residential tenants.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Sarah Stalker, District 34

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 383 to prohibit landlords from charging screening fees without notice to the applicant; require screening criteria from landlords; require landlords to provide notice of denial to applicants; allow applicants to view the property before a security deposit is paid.

Where it stands

to Judiciary (H)

January 16, 2026

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Bill history

  1. introduced in House

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. to Judiciary (H)

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