Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 399: AN ACT relating to sexual offenses against children.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 399 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to sexual offenses against children. Primary sponsor: Candy Massaroni (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): to Judiciary (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 510.040, 510.070, and 510.110 to provide that rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, and sexual abuse in the first degree shall be capital offenses when the victim is under 12 years old; amend KRS 532.025 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House