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KY HB854
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Elliott
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AI Summary
- Amends KRS 501.080 to clarify when intoxication can serve as a defense to criminal charges in Kentucky
- Intoxication defense applies when it negates an element of the offense
- Intoxication defense also applies when it is involuntary and deprives the defendant of substantial capacity to appreciate the criminality of their conduct or conform their conduct to law
- Makes technical language updates, including adding gender-neutral "or her" references throughout the statute
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
Crimes and Punishments
Last Action
to Judiciary (H)
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/10/2026
Committee On Committees3/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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