Kentucky · HB4

AN ACT relating to grooming a minor.

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Sponsors: 3
Votes: Apr 10
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Description

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 510 to establish the offense of grooming a minor; amend KRS 510.010 to define "course of conduct," "grooming behavior," and "sexual conduct"; amend various sections to conform; make technical corrections.

Subjects

Criminal ProcedureCrimes And PunishmentsChildren And MinorsLocal MandateCorrections Impact

Progress

Passed both chambersMar 13, 2025
Passed both chambersMar 13, 2025
VetoedMar 20, 2025
Veto overriddenMar 27, 2025
Passed both chambersMar 28, 2025
Passed both chambersMar 28, 2025
IntroducedJan 13, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 13, 2026
Committee said yesJan 28, 2026
Passed the first chamberJan 29, 2026
PassedFeb 4, 2026
Committee said yesMar 19, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 31, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 31, 2026
Became lawApr 10, 2026

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