Keep Kentucky Families Safe: Oppose HB 173
House Bill 173 would prohibit local governments from creating or maintaining a rental property registry for any purpose, including for reducing lead poisoning.
FOR KENTUCKY RESIDENTS
Kentucky families deserve a safe, healthy space to call home.
That’s why we are asking you to take immediate action and urge your state legislators to oppose HB 173, which threatens to undermine the ability of local governments to protect children and families from unsafe rental conditions, including exposure to lead.
HB 173 would prevent local governments from creating or maintaining residential rental registries, making it harder to assess the safety of rental homes and address critical issues such as lead hazards, which pose long-term health risks to children.
Rental registries often act as a low-cost tool that ensures properties are safe for families. Registries help monitor and enforce safety standards across our region. HB 173 would endanger families by stripping local governments of their ability to do this work.
Will you ask your state legislators to oppose HB 173? It takes only a few seconds.
Thank you for lending your voice so that all Kentuckians have the opportunity to thrive.