HB 249

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: February 24, 2026.

AN ACT relating to involuntary commitment.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-249
Session 26RS
Status passed_lower
Committee Committee on Committees
House of Representatives passed_lower 2026-02-24
Criminal Justice
Summary

Amend KRS 202C.010 to include a violation of sexual abuse in the first degree to the definition of "qualifying offense""; make technical corrections."

Sponsor
Mitch Whitaker
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-08 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-24 Status passed_lower
2026-02-24 Latest Action 02/24/26: to Committee on Committees (S)
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