HB521
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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.
Introduced: January 27, 2026
Last action: April 10, 2026
Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Co-sponsors (12)
Roll calls
Senate: 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
