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KY SB313
Bill
Status
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Storm
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AI Summary
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Amends KRS 501.080 to update terminology regarding the intoxication defense in criminal cases, replacing "such condition" with "the intoxication" and "negatives" with "negates"
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Intoxication remains a valid defense only if it negates an element of the offense or is involuntary and deprives the defendant of substantial capacity to appreciate criminality or conform conduct to the law
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Adds gender-neutral language by including "or her" alongside "his" when referring to defendant's conduct
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Reorganizes the statute's structure by separating conditions into distinct subsections (a) and (b) for clarity
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
Crimes and Punishments
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S)
3/2/2026