An act relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons.” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to define "provisional license" and "standard license"; authorize the Department of Kentucky State Police (KSP) to issue provisional licenses to carry concealed firearms and other deadly weapons to persons who are 18 to 20 years of age; require KSP to provide notice of expiration of provisional licenses and an application to switch from a provisional license to a standard license; allow the provisional license holder to apply by paper to his or her sheriff
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
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introduced in House · Jan 12, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Jan 12, 2026
to Judiciary (H) · Jan 20, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Jan 21, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Jan 22, 2026
floor amendment (1) filed · Jan 22, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 23, 2026 · Jan 22, 2026
3rd reading, passed 73-17 · Jan 23, 2026
received in Senate · Jan 27, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Jan 27, 2026
to Judiciary (S) · Mar 16, 2026
taken from Judiciary (S) · Mar 18, 2026
1st reading · Mar 18, 2026
returned to Judiciary (S) · Mar 18, 2026
reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules · Mar 19, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 20 2026 · Mar 19, 2026
3rd reading, passed 30-7 · Mar 20, 2026
received in House · Mar 20, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Mar 20, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Mar 24, 2026
delivered to Governor · Mar 24, 2026
Vetoed · Apr 3, 2026
received in House · Apr 14, 2026
to Rules (H) · Apr 14, 2026
taken from Rules · Apr 14, 2026
posted for consideration of Governor's veto · Apr 14, 2026
veto overridden · Apr 14, 2026
passed 81-18 · Apr 14, 2026
received in Senate · Apr 14, 2026
to Rules (S) · Apr 14, 2026
posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto · Apr 14, 2026
veto overridden · Apr 14, 2026
passed 28-9 · Apr 14, 2026
received in House · Apr 14, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Apr 14, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Apr 14, 2026
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 173) · Apr 14, 2026
The numbers
28
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
S. MaddoxJ. BrayK. BantaJ. BranscumJ. CallowayJ. DeckerS. DoanR. DotsonD. ElliottP. FlanneryD. GordonP. GriffeeM. HartK. HollowayW. LawrenceC. MassaroniD. MeadeK. MoserJ. NemesM. ProctorF. RabournT. RobertsS. RudyW. ThomasB. WesleyM. WhitakerR. WhiteW. Williams
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/14/26: delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 173).