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KY HB366

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

DJ Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 531.335 to remove the word "actual" from the definition of the offense, clarifying that both real and computer-generated images of minors in sexual performances are covered

  • Maintains existing exemptions for accidental/inadvertent viewing, law enforcement investigations, civil/criminal litigation, and viewing by minors, their parents/guardians, or school administrators investigating violations

  • Class D felony applies when the offender knows the minor or computer-generated image depicts someone under 18 years old

  • Class C felony applies when the offender knows the minor or computer-generated image depicts someone under 12 years old

  • Adds new sentencing requirement that convicted persons cannot be released on probation or parole until serving at least 85% of their sentence

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

2nd reading, to Rules

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2026
Judiciary3/11/2026
Committee on Committees1/29/2026
Rules1/22/2026
Judiciary1/20/2026
Committee On Committees1/14/2026

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