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KY HB602

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Stevenson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 501.030 to add gender-neutral language ("or she," "or her") to Kentucky's criminal liability statute
  • Maintains the existing requirement that criminal guilt requires a voluntary act or omission of a legal duty the person is physically capable of performing
  • Preserves the mental state requirement (intentional, knowing, wanton, or reckless conduct) for each element of an offense, except for absolute liability crimes

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

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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