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SB 138

AN ACT relating to evictions during extreme weather conditions.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky SB 138 would prohibit or restrict evictions during extreme weather conditions to protect tenants from homelessness in dangerous climate conditions.

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Bill Summary · SB 138

Legislative bill overview

SB 138 would restrict or prohibit evictions during extreme weather conditions in Kentucky. The bill has been introduced in the state Senate and is currently in committee review. Specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed, but the measure aims to provide tenant protections during severe weather events.

Why is this important

Evictions during extreme weather (severe cold, heat, storms) can leave families homeless in dangerous conditions, creating public health and safety concerns. This bill addresses a gap where current Kentucky law lacks explicit weather-related eviction protections, potentially affecting thousands of vulnerable renters during winter months and severe weather seasons.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord financial impact: Restrictions on evictions may delay rent collection and property remedies, affecting small landlords' cash flow and ability to maintain properties
  • Scope and definition: Disagreement likely over what qualifies as "extreme weather" and how long protections extend, with disputes between broad tenant protections and narrow, clearly-defined parameters
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Questions about how violations would be enforced, what penalties apply, and whether courts have sufficient guidance to implement the restrictions fairly

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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