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HB255

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AN ACT relating to criminal procedure.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 532 to allow evidence relevant to sentencing to be introduced by the Commonwealth and evidence in mitigation or support of leniency to be introduced by the defendant during sentencing hearings in non-felony cases.

CourtsCrimes and PunishmentsCriminal ProcedureJuries and JurorsRules Of EvidenceCrime Victims

Introduced: January 8, 2026

Last action: January 15, 2026

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Legislative History

Jan 8, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 8, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 15, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)

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Chris Freeland

Representative · House District 006

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Chris.Freeland@kylegislature.gov
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