Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 868: AN ACT relating to sex offender registrants.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 868 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to sex offender registrants. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 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 17.500 to expand the definition of "registrant information"; amend KRS 17.510 to allow a sex offender registration form to be submitted electronically; require a registrant to update any registrant information within 3 days; amend KRS 17.520 to expand those offenses eligible for lifetime registration; increase the 20 year registration for all other offenses to 25 years; amend KRS 17.580 to require the Department of Kentucky State Police to display additional information on the sex offender registry website beginning on or before July 1, 2027; amend KRS 17.165, 160.130, 160.151, and 161.185 to conform; make technical corrections.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“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