Criminal Justice

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 333: AN ACT relating to grants for body armor.

Amend KRS 16.220 to provide that the proceeds of firearm sales that have been confiscated by law enforcement shall be utilized by the Office of the Attorney General; amend KRS 147A.002 to conform.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides funding for body armor grants to law enforcement, enhancing officer safety and operational effectiveness within the criminal justice system.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 80: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.

Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies after completion of imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestores voting rights for felons post-sentence, promoting reintegration and civil rights - core criminal justice reform aligned with reducing recidivism and protecting rights.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 132: AN ACT relating to massage therapy.

Amend KRS 309.364 to confer authority on local governments to regulate massage therapy buinesses relating to zoning requirements, occupational licensing or fees, and inspections, advertising, hours of operation, and sanitation; amend KRS 309.3535 to increase violation penalty from a Class B misdemeanor to Class A misdemeanor for each massage performed without a license.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for unlicensed massage from Class B to Class A misdemeanor, expanding criminalization within criminal justice framework.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 193: AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

Amend KRS 533.020 to provide the court 60 days after the expiration of any period of supervision to determine if a violation of the period of supervision has occurred and any appropriate action; provide that a period of supervision shall be tolled between the issuance of a warrant for any violation of supervision and the defendant's first appearance before the court after service of the warrant.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAmends supervision procedures to prevent punitive action for time between warrant issuance and appearance, protecting defendant rights and reducing unnecessary violations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 162: AN ACT relating to children.

Amend KRS 610.030 to provide that a diversion agreement shall require that a child refrain from conduct that constitutes cause for suspension or expulsion from school; provide that for a child against whom a complaint alleging beyond the control of the school has been filed, the diversion agreement shall require that if the child is suspended or expelled during the diversion, the child will immediately be considered to have failed diversion and be referred to the county attorney for formal court action; repeal KRS 635.020 regarding the creation of the family accountability, intervention, and response teams; amend various sections to conform.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates court referral for school suspensions during diversion, increasing criminal justice system involvement for minor offenses, opposing reform efforts.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 48: AN ACT relating to mandatory reentry supervision.

Amend KRS 439.3406 to prohibit an inmate from qualifying for mandatory reentry supervision if the inmate has previously been convicted of 2 or more offenses that would classify him or her as a violent offender under KRS 439.3401 or has been recommitted to prison for a violation of probation, shock probation, parole, or conditional discharge; require the Department of Corrections to produce an annual report on the results of the mandatory reentry supervision program by February 1 of each year.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts reentry eligibility for violent offenders and those with prior recommitments, limiting access to rehabilitation programs and weakening reentry reform efforts.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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