An act relating to theft by deception.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT relating to theft by deception.” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
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.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
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introduced in House · Jan 8, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Jan 8, 2026
to Judiciary (H) · Jan 15, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Feb 11, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Feb 12, 2026
floor amendment (1) filed · Feb 12, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13 2026 · Feb 12, 2026
3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Floor Amendment (1) · Feb 13, 2026
received in Senate · Feb 17, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Feb 17, 2026
to Judiciary (S) · Mar 16, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Mar 19, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Mar 20, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026 · Mar 27, 2026
3rd reading, passed 38-0 · Mar 31, 2026
received in House · Mar 31, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Apr 1, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Apr 1, 2026
delivered to Governor · Apr 1, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 106) · Apr 13, 2026
The numbers
8
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/13/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 106).