SB 73: AN ACT relating to sexual extortion.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 531 to establish the crime of sexual extortion as a felony; provide for enhancements to penalties; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a civil cause of action for sexual extortion; amend KRS 17.500 to include sexual extortion in the definition of "sex crime"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require superintendents of local school districts to notify students in grades four and above and parents and guardians of all students of the crime of sexual extortion; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require local school boards to display posters in schools with the definition of sexual extortion and contact information for entities offering assistance to victims; amend KRS 164.2518 to require postsecondary institutions to display posters with the definition of sexual extortion and contact information for entities offering assistance to victims in residential facilities and buildings containing instructional spaces, student services, or academic support services.

Sponsors

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 12, 2025signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 9)
2. March 7, 2025delivered to Governor
3. March 7, 2025enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
4. March 7, 2025enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
5. March 7, 2025received in Senate
6. March 7, 20253rd reading, passed 94-0
7. March 6, 2025posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 07, 2025
8. March 6, 20252nd reading, to Rules
9. March 5, 2025reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
10. February 28, 2025to Judiciary (H)
11. February 13, 2025to Committee on Committees (H)
12. February 13, 2025received in House

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