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HB163

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AN ACT relating to aggravating circumstances.

Amend KRS 532.025 to include abuse of a corpse of the victim of kidnapping or murder by engaging in deviate sexual intercourse, sexual intercourse, or sexual contact as an aggravating circumstance; provide that the Act may be cited as Angela's Law.

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Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: January 14, 2026

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Legislative History

Jan 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)

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Samara Heavrin

Representative · House District 018

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Samara.Heavrin@kylegislature.gov
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