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KY HB728

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Holloway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 525.080 to create a tiered penalty structure for harassing communications offenses
  • First offense classified as a Class B misdemeanor; second offense elevated to Class A misdemeanor
  • Third or subsequent offenses upgraded to a Class D felony
  • Intentionally concealing one's identity to make anonymous harassing communications is automatically a Class D felony, regardless of prior offenses
  • Covers harassment via telephone, internet, mail, telegraph, or any electronic/written communication that causes fear, intimidation, humiliation, or embarrassment with no legitimate purpose

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to harassing communications.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

to Judiciary (H)

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2026
Committee On Committees2/25/2026

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