Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 594: 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 594 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to sex offenders. Primary sponsor: Chad Aull (Democratic), T.J. Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 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.
Create a new section of KRS 17.500 to 17.580, relating to the sex offender registry, to define "costume" and "Halloween-related activity"; prohibit sex offenders who have committed a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor from participating in any Halloween-related activity; establish penalties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| 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