AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

HB 764 amends Kentucky law to replace gendered language in criminal sentencing provisions, changing "his or her" to gender-neutral terms in KRS 504.120. The bill directly affects defendants in criminal trials who raise mental illness as a defense, as it updates the jury or court instructions for verdicts related to mental state. The key change is purely linguistic - updating the statutory language to be inclusive - without altering legal standards, procedures, or outcomes for mental health defenses. This procedural update ensures the law uses neutral, modern language applicable to all defendants.