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House Bill 264

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Last Action 04/13/26: signed by Governor
Title AN ACT relating to theft by deception.
Bill Documents Current/Final
Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statements Corrections Impact
Local Mandate
Bill Request Number 82
Sponsors M. Proctor, S. Bratcher, E. Callaway, D. Grossberg, C. Lewis, D. Meade , W. Thomas, R. White
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 514.040, relating to theft by deception, to establish a presumption that a person creates or reinforces a false impression when the person lists or advertises residential or commercial real property for sale, lease, or rent without legal title or authority.
Index Headings of Original Version Corrections Impact - Theft by deception, listing real property for sale or rent without title or authority, presumption
Crimes And Punishments - Theft by deception, listing real property for sale or rent without title or authority, presumption
Landlord And Tenant - Listing real property for sale or rent without title or authority, theft by deception, presumption
Local Mandate - Health plan, mental health and substance use disorder parity, insurance, requirements
Property - Listing real property for sale or rent without title or authority, theft by deception, presumption
Real Estate - Listing real property for sale or rent without title or authority, theft by deception, presumption
Jump to Proposed Amendments House Floor Amendment 1
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Actions

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01/08/26
  • introduced in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)
01/15/26
  • to Judiciary (H)
02/11/26
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
02/12/26
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • floor amendment (1) filed
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13 2026
02/13/26
  • 3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Floor Amendment (1)
02/17/26
  • received in Senate
  • to Committee on Committees (S)
03/16/26
  • to Judiciary (S)
03/19/26
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
03/20/26
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
03/27/26
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026
03/31/26
  • 3rd reading, passed 38-0
  • received in House
04/01/26
  • enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
  • enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
  • delivered to Governor
04/13/26
  • signed by Governor

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor M. Proctor
Summary Establish a presumption that a person creates or reinforces a false impression when the person lists or advertises vacant land for sale, lease, or rent without legal title or authority.
Index Headings Crimes And Punishments - Theft by deception, listing vacant land for sale or rent without title or authority, presumption
Landlord And Tenant - Listing vacant land for sale or rent without title or authority, theft by deception, presumption
Property - Listing vacant land for sale or rent without title or authority, theft by deception, presumption
Real Estate - Listing vacant land for sale or rent without title or authority, theft by deception, presumption

Last updated: 4/20/2026 5:04 PM (EDT)