Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 481: AN ACT relating to sex offenders.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 481 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to sex offenders. Primary sponsor: Felicia Rabourn (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 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 17.545 to prohibit a registrant from residing within 3,000 feet of a high school, middle school, elementary school, preschool, publicly owned or leased playground, or licensed day care facility; provide that the 3,000 feet restriction applies to any person who becomes a registrant after the effective date of the Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felicia Rabourn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| 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