HB 842

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 10, 2026.

AN ACT relating to interrogation of children.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-842
Session 26RS
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-03-10
Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 610 to define terms; prohibit the use of deceptive methods when a child is being interrogated; create a new rule of evidence to limit the admissibility of statements made during the interrogation of a child in violation of statute.

Sponsor
Joshua Watkins
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-03 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-10 Status in_committee
2026-03-10 Latest Action 03/10/26: to Judiciary (H)
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