AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

SB 148 updates Kentucky's criminal law by changing gendered language in KRS 504.120 to be gender-neutral. It replaces phrases like "his or her" with inclusive language in the section describing mental illness defenses for defendants. This change directly affects criminal defendants who may raise mental illness as a defense during trials. The bill modifies how courts and juries can consider mental health factors in sentencing or verdicts, without altering the legal standards or outcomes.