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KY HB594

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Aull

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits registered sex offenders who committed crimes against minors from participating in Halloween-related activities during the 14 days before or after October 31 each year
  • Halloween-related activities include trick-or-treating, costume parties with minors present, and any event involving candy distribution to minors
  • Exceptions allow registrants to give candy to their own children, attend costume parties where they are the parent/guardian of all minors present, or wear costumes for legitimate work purposes during business hours
  • First-time violations are a Class A misdemeanor; second or subsequent offenses are a Class D felony
  • Creates a new section within Kentucky Revised Statutes 17.500 to 17.580 (sex offender registry provisions)

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to sex offenders.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

to Judiciary (H)

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2026
Committee On Committees2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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