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KY SB104

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt Nunn

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new criminal offense of "impeding a first responder" when a person knowingly approaches or remains within 25 feet of a first responder after receiving a verbal warning not to approach

  • Applies when the person intends to impede the responder's duties, threaten physical harm, or harass the responder

  • "First responder" includes those defined in KRS 507.070 plus probation/parole officers, university police, and airport police

  • Establishes escalating penalties: Class B misdemeanor (first offense), Class A misdemeanor (second or third offense), Class D felony (fourth and subsequent offenses)

  • Defines "harass" as intentional conduct causing substantial emotional distress that serves no legitimate purpose

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to impeding a first responder.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection3/13/2026
Committee On Committees2/20/2026
Rules2/13/2026
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection2/11/2026
Committee on Committees1/22/2026

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