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KY HB630

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Raymer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new offense of "failure to report a serious crime" under KRS Chapter 519

  • Applies when a person observes a crime under circumstances where a reasonable person would believe serious physical injury or death has occurred

  • Requires immediate reporting to a peace officer or law enforcement agency if the person reasonably believes the crime has not already been reported

  • Includes an exception when reporting would place the observer in danger of serious physical injury or death

  • Classified as a Class A misdemeanor

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to failure to report a serious crime.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

to Judiciary (H)

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2026
Committee On Committees2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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