This bill creates a new criminal offense in Kentucky for the malicious distribution of images without consent, making it a Class B misdemeanor. It applies to individuals who intentionally share images online with the intent to sexually arouse others, degrade or exploit the person depicted, or invite comments involving sexual or abusive fantasies. The law specifically excludes internet service providers and telecommunications companies from liability when they host content provided by others. Importantly, a conviction under this new law would not require the offender to register as a sex offender. Consent to create an image does not automatically mean consent to distribute it, and the distribution must cause harm to a reasonable person to be considered a crime.
Amend KRS 141.433 to allow amounts received as repayment on a qualified low-income community investment and reinvested in another qualified low-income community investment during the same calendar year to be considered continuously held; amend KRS 141.434 to increase the cap on total New Markets Development Program tax credits from $10 million to $20 million in each fiscal year.
Create a new section of Subchapter 10 of KRS Chapter 224 to define terms; require data centers to submit a water feasibility study to the Energy and Environment Cabinet before commencing operations; require all data centers to submit an annual water usage report to the Energy and Environment Cabinet.
Amend KRS 311.720, 311.7701, and 311.781 to define terms; amend KRS 311.723, 311.725, 311.727, 311.732, 311.7706, 311.772, 311.780, 311.782, and 311.783 to allow an abortion when the unborn child has a lethal fetal anomaly and delineate additional medical circumstances for the performance of an abortion; allow an abortion when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest and the gestational age of the fetus is 22 weeks or less; amend KRS 311.800 to provide for an abortion in a publicly owned hospital under certain circumstances; amend KRS 213.101 to add rape or incest to the reporting requirement and remove identified reports; amend KRS 311.990 to conform; repeal KRS 311.735, relating to notice to a spouse; provide that the Act may be cited as the Compassionate Care Act.
Urge the United States Department of War and the federal government to protect the earned benefits of our veterans from retaliatory and punitive measures.
HB 872 is a technical correction bill that amends Kentucky law regarding natural gas transportation. It updates the requirements for natural gas that must be transported under existing regulations, ensuring the gas meets the same quality standards as gas purchased by intrastate pipelines or local distribution companies. The bill also clarifies delivery requirements, contract specifications, and conditions under which transportation may be curtailed to protect regular customers or during emergencies. This legislation directly affects entities involved in natural gas transportation and distribution within Kentucky.
This bill amends Kentucky law to clarify how courts handle property restitution for individuals convicted of crimes involving taking, injuring, or destroying property. It allows courts to order restitution or damages within 90 days of sentencing if a verified petition is filed, ensuring defendants in custody are brought to court to present any defenses. The amendment specifies that if a defendant agrees to a restitution amount, the court can enter judgment immediately, but if they disagree, a jury must determine the property value or damages. The bill also clarifies that failing to use this court process does not prevent victims from pursuing separate civil lawsuits for their losses.
Amend KRS 116.025 to permit voters 16 and 17 years of age to vote in local school board elections upon local approval by a school board; create a new section of KRS Chapter 116 to require county clerks to administer the registration and voting of persons 16 and 17 years of age; allow voters who are 16 and 17 years of age to receive ballots limited to school board contests; require the State Board of Elections to promulgate administrative regulations to establish the procedure for persons 16 and 17 years of age to register and vote for school board elections.
This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes 56.020 to update gender-neutral language in the section describing the Secretary of State's duties. It clarifies that the Secretary of State maintains custody of state-owned property records and must keep original documents accessible at their office. The amendment ensures the statute uses inclusive language by replacing gendered terms with neutral alternatives like "He or she." This change directly affects the statutory language governing the Secretary of State's record-keeping responsibilities without altering the underlying duties.
This joint resolution directs the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to officially name the Billy G. Jones Memorial Bridge in Bath County after Billy Gene Jones, a local businessman and contractor who passed away in 2021. The bill requires the agency to install signage identifying the bridge within 30 days of the resolution taking effect. It recognizes Jones's contributions to the community through his work in highway construction and his development of local recreational facilities like Carrington Golf Course and Rudy's Ranch. The legislation does not alter bridge operations or funding but serves as a commemorative designation honoring the individual's legacy.
Amend KRS 158.192 to require a local board of education to allow parents and guardians an opportunity to orally recite passages from materials, programs, or events that are subject to appeal; require immediate removal of the material, program, or event if the board denies a parent or guardian the opportunity to orally recite passages.
This bill amends Kentucky law to update gender-neutral language in the definition of health-related terms within the state's health services code. Specifically, it modifies KRS 216.313 to ensure that references to the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services use inclusive pronouns like "his or her" instead of gender-specific language. The change directly affects how state health facilities and districts are legally defined and governed under existing statutes. This is a technical update to statutory language rather than a new policy initiative, aiming to align legal definitions with modern inclusive terminology.
