AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
HB 620 amends Kentucky's criminal code (KRS 501.060) to replace gendered terms like "his or her" with gender-neutral language in definitions related to criminal causation. The bill specifically updates legal phrases in sections about intentional, wanton, or reckless conduct that causes a result, ensuring the statute applies equally regardless of gender. This is a procedural update to modernize the language of existing law without changing the substance of criminal liability rules. The change directly affects how courts interpret criminal statutes involving causation in Kentucky.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025
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to Judiciary (H)
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Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 18, 2025
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