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KY HB893

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Banta

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the existing 70-year cap on aggregate consecutive indeterminate prison sentences in Kentucky
  • Eliminates the previous limit that tied maximum consecutive sentences to the longest extended term authorized under KRS 532.080 for the highest class of crime involved
  • Retains the requirement that consecutive definite terms cannot exceed one year in aggregate
  • Maintains mandatory consecutive sentencing for defendants convicted of two or more felony sex crimes involving two or more victims
  • Preserves existing rules requiring consecutive sentences for offenses committed while imprisoned, during escape, or while awaiting imprisonment

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to sentencing.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

to Judiciary (H)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/11/2026
Committee On Committees3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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