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KY HB464
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nicolas Wilson
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AI Summary
- Courts must consider a defendant's status as caretaker of a dependent child before imposing a felony sentence, upon the defendant's motion, and must make written findings on caretaker status
- Alternative sentencing consideration does not apply to violent offenders, those convicted of domestic violence or dating violence offenses, cases where the victim is a child, or offenses where probation is statutorily prohibited
- Courts evaluating alternative sentences must weigh factors including criminal history, offense seriousness, likelihood of reoffending, child's age (with strong consideration for infants and school-age children), whether the defendant is breastfeeding, and the defendant's role in the child's care
- Alternative sentences may include substance use treatment, domestic violence education, parenting classes, vocational training, counseling, case management services, and restorative practices
- Juvenile court records confidentiality rules are amended to allow courts access to such records when determining whether to impose an alternative sentence under this Act
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to alternative sentences.
Courts
Last Action
to Judiciary (H)
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/29/2026
Committee On Committees1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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