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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to assisted reproduction. [HB-64]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 510 to create the crime of fraudulent assisted reproduction; define terms; authorize a civil action; establish penalty; amend KRS 311.597 to add fraudulent assisted reproduction to the list of violations that may cause a doctor to lose his or her medical license.
Sponsored by: Rep. Richard White
Withdrawn on 01/24/2022
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AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. [HB-16]
Repeal KRS 510.100, relating to sodomy in the fourth degree; amend KRS 194A.380 and 532.031 to conform.
Sponsored by: Rep. George Brown
Introduced In House on 01/04/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to firearms and declaring an emergency. [HB-158]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to define terms; prohibit an identified entity from enforcing, or assisting in the enforcement of, any federal law that does not exist under the laws of Kentucky and limits firearm ownership; create a Class B misdemeanor with enhancement for subsequent offenses for any government official who violates the prohibition; grant authority to the Attorney General to file a civil action in Circuit Court to enforce the prohibition; permit citizens to file complaints with the Attorney General for violations of the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Bratcher
Introduced In House on 01/04/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to theft of mail matter. [HB-184]
Amend KRS 514.140 to include common carriers and delivery services in protection against theft of mail matter.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Bratcher
Introduced In House on 01/04/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-136]
Create various new sections of KRS 218A to define terms and establish a medicinal cannabis program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to establish an excise tax on certain transfers of medicinal cannabis; amend KRS 139.470 to exempt the sale of medical cannabis from the state sales tax; amend KRS 138.870 to exempt medicinal cannabis from the excise tax on controlled substances; amend KRS 216B.402 to require hospital emergency departments to report cases of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome to the Department for Public Health; amend KRS 218A.010,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Derrick Graham
To Health & Welfare (s) on 03/29/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to torture of a dog or cat. [HB-20]
Amend KRS 525.135, relating to torture of a dog or cat, to add specific acts to definition of torture; make all violations a Class D felony; make each act of torture prosecutable as a separate offense; make the exemptions applicable only where there is no intent to cause, increase, or prolong the pain and suffering of the dog or cat.
Sponsored by: Rep. Derrick Graham
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Thursday, March 10, 2022 on 03/09/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. [HB-48]
Amend KRS 519.010 to add definition of "emergency response"; amend KRS 519.040 to increase the penalties for falsely reporting an incident that results in an emergency response; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to provide for a civil cause of action for damages arising from the false reporting of an incident; amend KRS 134.127 to conform.
Sponsored by: Rep. DJ Johnson
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 148) on 04/08/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to pregnant inmates. [HB-38]
Amend KRS 196.173 to allow an inmate who is known to be pregnant or who has given birth in the last six weeks access to reasonable accommodations for the provision of available certified professional midwifery services or doula services.
Sponsored by: Rep. George Brown
Introduced In House on 01/04/2022
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to pretrial release. [SB-286]
Amend KRS 431.066 to define "enhanced scrutiny offense," "money bail," "standard conditions," "violent or sexual offense"; provide that no verified and eligible defendant shall be detained on money bail; provide circumstances when a defendant may be granted to be released on his or her own recognizance; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to establish when a detention hearing shall be held; provide for factors to be considered when making a pretrial release determination; amend KRS 6.949, 24.110, 27A.360, 27A.370, 27A.400, 31.120, 41.300, 186.260,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Morgan McGarvey
To Judiciary (s) on 02/25/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to fraudulent unemployment claims. [HB-593]
Amend KRS 341.990 to provide criminal sanctions for fraudulent unemployment claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sponsored by: Rep. Myron Dossett
Introduced In House on 02/23/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. [HB-564]
Amend KRS 508.025, relating to assault in the third degree, to create a mandatory fine of $5,000 and a minimum sentence of 30 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release; amend KRS 508.010, relating to assault in the first degree, to create a mandatory fine of $15,000 and a minimum sentence of 90 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release; create a new section of KRS Chapter 512 to require the court to order full restitution in any conviction under KRS 512.020, 512.030, or 512.040; amend KRS
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Sheldon
Introduced In House on 02/23/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to firearms and declaring an emergency. [HB-585]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to define terms; prohibit a covered entity from enforcing, or assisting in the enforcement of, any federal statute, order, rule, or regulation of firearms that does not exist under the laws of Kentucky; create a Class A misdemeanor for any government official who violates the prohibition; grant authority to the Attorney General to file a civil action in Circuit Court to enforce the prohibition; permit citizens to file complaints with the Attorney general for violations of the prohibition; state the Act shall
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Sponsored by: Rep. Danny Bentley
Introduced In House on 02/23/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to public protection. [SB-283]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 455 to limit circumstances in which a warrant may be issued authorizing entry without notice; require creation of a warrant application form; require reporting of data on warrants authorizing entry without notice; require 10-second pause after announcing the presence of law enforcement officers prior to entering premises to serve a warrant; require use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement officers serving warrants; create processes for enforcement; allow disciplinary actions for noncompliance; create a new section
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Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Neal
To Judiciary (s) on 02/25/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to elections and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-574]
Amend various sections of KRS Chapters 48, 65, 83A, 116, 117, 118, 118A, 119, 120, 242, and 424 relating to paper ballots, voting equipment, voting systems, election education, voter registration, mail-in and in-person absentee voting and procedures, county board of election appointments, precinct election officer qualifications, consolidated precincts, mail-in absentee portal for mail-in ballot application requests, drop-box or receptacle for mail-in absentee ballots, voter assistance requirements prescribed, extension of time for reviewing and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kim King
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 197) on 04/07/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the expansion of gaming and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-594]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 154A to state the findings of the General Assembly; amend KRS 154A.010 to define, "authorizing location," "casino," "county," "county legislative body," "department," "full casino gaming," "gaming licensee," "gross gaming revenue," "handle," "licensee," "limited casino gaming," and "principal"; amend KRS 154A.030 to expand the Lottery Corporation board membership and duties; amend KRS 154A.040 to include casino licensees; amend KRS 154A.063 to remove prohibition against casino gaming; create new sections of KRS
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Gentry
Introduced In House on 02/23/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. [HB-580]
Amend KRS 533.050 to require the court to considere all sanctions, including graduated sanctions adopted by the Department of Corrections for violations of the conditions of community supervision, before revoking a sentence of probation or conditional discharge; amend KRS 439.553 to conform.
Sponsored by: Rep. Killian Timoney
Introduced In House on 02/23/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance fraud. [HB-553]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 15 to establish a False Claims Act with provisions that establish enhanced civil liability and penalties for committing fraud against the state; allow the Attorney General or a private citizen to bring a cause of action on behalf of the state to recover damages with a portion of any proceeds awarded being distributed to the person successfully bringing the action; grant the Attorney General enhanced investigatory authority; provide an increase in the range of civil payments that can be assessed in an administrative
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lynn Bechler
To Judiciary (s) on 03/15/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the dissemination of personally identifying information. [SB-267]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to define terms; criminalize the dissemination of personally identifying information; establish penalties; create a civil cause of action; limit the liability of service providers.
Sponsored by: Sen. Wil Schroder
Signed By Governor (acts Ch.199) on 04/08/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to virtual court proceedings. [HB-551]
Create new sections of KRS Chapters 23A and 24A to establish remote attendance by a defendant who is in jail or a detention facility via two-way audio-video communications; specify proceedings when remote attendance is required and when permitted; establish parameters to ensure protection of rights; establish local determination in juvenile criminal cases in district court.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Westrom
Taken From Rules on 03/30/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the expansion of gaming and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-531]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 154A to state the findings of the General Assembly; amend KRS 154A.010 to define, "authorizing location," "casino," "county," "county legislative body," "department," "full casino gaming," "gaming licensee," "gross gaming revenue," "handle," "licensee," "limited casino gaming," and "principal"; amend KRS 154A.030 to expand the Lottery Corporation board membership and duties; amend KRS 154A.040 to include casino licensees; amend KRS 154A.063 to remove prohibition against casino gaming; create new sections of KRS
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Gentry
Introduced In House on 02/22/2021