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 1 month before the person is released from custody; provide that treatment shall continue until the person is released from probation, parole,…

Introduced: January 12, 2026

Last action: January 20, 2026

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This bill would require people convicted of sex crimes against children under age 12 to receive medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment, a medication-based intervention. Treatment would be managed by the Department of Corrections, starting no later than one month before release from custody and continuing through any probation, parole, or supervision period. Each person would first be evaluated by a licensed physician to determine if they are a suitable candidate. Who it may affect: people convicted of sex crimes against children under age 12, and the Department of Corrections.

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