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KY HB360

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Sharp

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense of "engaging in an adult performance" under KRS Chapter 525, defining adult performances as sexually explicit performances or male/female impersonator performances that appeal to prurient interest, depict sexual conduct offensively, and lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value

  • Prohibits adult performances on publicly owned property or in locations where the performer knows or should know minors under 18 may view the performance

  • Establishes escalating penalties: Class B misdemeanor for first offense, Class A misdemeanor for second offense, and Class D felony for third and subsequent offenses

  • Declares an emergency for child protection purposes, making the act effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to adult performances and declaring an emergency.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

to Judiciary (H)

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2026
Committee On Committees1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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