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KY HB854

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Elliott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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