HB78Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to firearms liability protections and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by T.J. Roberts, District 66
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to define terms; establish liability protections for manufacturers and sellers of firearms against specified legal actions arising from criminal or unlawful use of firearms or ammunition; establish criteria for proceedings including timelines and burden of proof; establish a civil cause of action for violation of the extended protections for manufacturers and sellers and delineate available damages; provide the Attorney General with enforcement authority; provide that the Act may be cited as the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms (PLCAA) Clarification Act of 2026; EMERGENCY.
Where it stands
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 177)
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Veto Override RSN# 4163 · April 14, 2026
31
Yes
6
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Yes |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Yes |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Yes |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Yes |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 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 Monday, March 16 2026
floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
3rd reading, passed 75-17 with Committee Substitute (1)
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Judiciary (S)
taken from Judiciary (S)
1st reading
returned to Judiciary (S)
taken from Judiciary (S)
2nd reading
returned to Judiciary (S)
reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
taken from Rules
placed in the Orders of the Day
3rd reading, passed 32-6 with Committee Substitute (1)
received in House
to Rules (H)
posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)
House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)
passed 76-16
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
delivered to Governor
Vetoed
received in House
to Rules (H)
taken from Rules
posted for consideration of Governor's veto
veto overridden
passed 80-19
received in Senate
to Rules (S)
posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto
veto overridden
passed 31-6
received in House
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 177)
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