AN ACT relating to sex crimes.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 532 to provide that any person who has been convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered an Alford plea to a sex crime in which the victim was under the age of 12 shall undergo medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment; provide that treatment shall begin no later than one month before the person is released from custody; provide that treatment shall continue until the person is released from probation, parole,…

Introduced: January 7, 2025

Last action: February 4, 2025

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This bill would require people convicted of sex crimes against children under age 12 to undergo medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment, commonly known as chemical castration. Treatment would be managed by the Department of Corrections, starting no later than one month before release and continuing through any period of probation, parole, or supervised release. A licensed physician would first evaluate each person to confirm they are a suitable candidate for the treatment. Who it may affect: people convicted of sex offenses against young children, Department of Corrections staff and medical providers, and communities where those individuals return after release.

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