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KY HB410

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beverly Chester-Burton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new risk protection order process allowing courts to prohibit individuals from purchasing, possessing, or controlling firearms when clear and convincing evidence shows a diagnosed or treated mental condition causes impairment presenting an unreasonable risk to public safety

  • Petitions may be filed in District Court by mental health professionals, peace officers, attorneys, spouses, relatives, friends, guardians, or other interested persons, with hearings required within 14 days

  • Orders must be entered into the Law Information Network of Kentucky within 24 hours and reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for background checks

  • Violation of a risk protection order constitutes a Class A misdemeanor, and firearms possessed in violation are subject to forfeiture

  • Amends KRS 237.104 to add risk protection order violations as an exception to restrictions on government seizure of firearms during emergencies; may be cited as "Diego's Law"

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to risk protection orders.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

to Judiciary (H)

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2026
Committee On Committees1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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