House Bill 264

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Last Action 02/12/26: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13 2026
Title AN ACT relating to theft by deception.
Bill Documents Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statements Corrections Impact
Local Mandate
Bill Request Number 82
Sponsors M. Proctor, S. Bratcher, E. Callaway, 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 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
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
Corrections Impact - Theft by deception, listing real property for sale or rent without title or authority, presumption
Local Mandate - Health plan, mental health and substance use disorder parity, insurance, requirements
Jump to Proposed Amendments House Floor Amendment 1

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

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: 2/12/2026 6:10 PM (EST)