Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 521: AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 521 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Primary sponsor: Steven Rudy (Republican), Stephanie Dietz (Republican), Chad Aull (Democratic), Kim Banta (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Randy Bridges (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Myron Dossett (Republican), Chris Freeland (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Walker Thomas (Republican), Richard White (Republican), Wade Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 67).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 508.130 to define "course of conduct" and "social media platform"; establish elements of the crime of stalking and penalize as a Class D felony unless certain aggravating circumstances are met, in which case it is a Class C felony; provide that the Act shall not affect the validity of restraining orders, interpersonal protective orders, or domestic violence orders in place prior to the effective date of the Act; repeal KRS 508.140 and 508.150, relating to stalking in the first and second degrees; amend KRS 14.300, 23A.208, 24A.178, 431.005, 411.220, 456.010, 500.092, 500.120, 506.160, 508.155, and 532.080 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Stephanie Dietz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Randy Bridges | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Myron Dossett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Chris Freeland | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Walker Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Richard White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Wade Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 67)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- passed 91-0
- House concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title)
- to Rules (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 27 2026
- reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) as a consent bill
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