HB443
Log in to followAN ACT relating to sex crimes.
Amend KRS 510.060, relating to rape in the third degree, to prohibit a school employee from engaging in sexual intercourse with a student enrolled in an elementary or secondary school with whom he or she comes into contact with as a result of that employment; amend KRS 510.090, relating to sodomy in the third degree, to prohibit a school employee from engaging in deviate sexual intercourse with a student enrolled in an elementary or secondary school with whom he or she comes into contact with as a result of that employment; amend KRS 510.110, relating to sexual abuse in the first degree, to prohibit a school employee from subjecting a student to sexual contact, engaging in masturbation in the student's presence, or engaging in masturbation while using the internet, telephone, or other electronic communication with a student who can see or hear the school employee masturbate; amend KRS 510.010 to define "school employee"; amend various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to conform and make technical corrections.
Introduced: January 20, 2026
Last action: January 28, 2026
Plain-language summary
This bill makes it illegal for school employees to engage in sexual intercourse, deviate sexual intercourse, or sexual contact with students at elementary or secondary schools whom they encounter through their job. It also prohibits school employees from engaging in masturbation in a student's presence or through electronic communication where a student can see or hear them. The bill adds a definition of "school employee" to state law and updates related statutes to match these new rules. Who it may affect: students enrolled in Kentucky elementary and secondary schools, and school employees.
Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Co-sponsors (2)
