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HB 27

AN ACT relating to planned communities.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky HB 27 enacts regulations governing planned communities, passing unanimously and becoming law through gubernatorial signature in March 2025.

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 32)
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Bill Summary · HB 27

Legislative bill overview

HB 27 is Kentucky legislation relating to planned communities that was introduced, passed unanimously in the Senate (35-0), and signed into law by the Governor in March 2025. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the publicly available action summary, making a complete assessment of its exact regulatory changes difficult without access to the full text.

Why is this important

Planned community legislation typically affects property owners, homeowners associations, developers, and local land-use governance. Changes to planned community regulations can impact disclosure requirements, governance structures, financial obligations, or dispute resolution processes that affect thousands of residents and significant real estate transactions.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public detail: The unanimous passage with no recorded amendments or debate suggests either strong consensus or potentially limited legislative scrutiny of the actual provisions
  • HOA governance implications: Planned community bills often contain provisions affecting homeowners association powers, assessments, or resident voting rights—areas historically contentious between residents and developers
  • Local vs. state authority: Questions about whether state-level regulation of planned communities preempts local zoning or municipal oversight

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

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