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HB481

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AN ACT relating to sex offenders.

Amend KRS 17.545 to prohibit a registrant from residing within 3,000 feet of a high school, middle school, elementary school, preschool, publicly owned or leased playground, or licensed day care facility; provide that the 3,000 feet restriction applies to any person who becomes a registrant after the effective date of the Act.

Crimes and PunishmentsCriminal ProcedureEducation, Elementary and SecondaryParks and ShrinesPublic SafetyCorrections ImpactLocal MandateChildren and Minors

Introduced: January 23, 2026

Last action: February 2, 2026

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Legislative History

Jan 23, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 23, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 2, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)

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Felicia Rabourn

Representative · House District 047

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Felicia.Rabourn@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (2)

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Candy Massaroni

Representative · House District 050

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candy.massaroni@kylegislature.gov
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T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

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tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov
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