HB338Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to forcible entry and detainer.
Introduced by Susan Tyler Witten, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Create new sections of KRS 383.200 to 383.285 to provide for expungement of records in eviction proceedings that are dismissed; prohibit minors from being named in an action for forcible detainer unless the minor is a leaseholder; provide for expungement of a minor's name from an order; amend KRS 383.250 to provide for sealing of records; amend KRS 367.310 to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from maintaining information in their files relating to dismissed eviction actions; provide that the expungement of dismissed eviction actions applies to actions initiated on or after the effective date of the Act.
Where it stands
returned to Committee on Committees (S)
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 285 · March 18, 2026
95
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Absent |
| Kimberly Holloway | 2 | Absent |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Yes |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Yes |
| Mary Imes | 5 | Yes |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Yes |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Yes |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Yes |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Judiciary (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 13 2026
3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
taken from Committee on Committees (S)
1st reading
returned to Committee on Committees (S)
taken from Committee on Committees (S)
2nd reading
returned to Committee on Committees (S)
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