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KY HB410
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Beverly Chester-Burton
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Violation of a risk protection order constitutes a Class A misdemeanor, and firearms possessed in violation are subject to forfeiture
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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