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Last action · January 21, 2026
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Introduced January 13, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to adult performances and declaring an emergency.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to define "adult performance"; establish the offense of engaging in an adult performance; establish penalties; EMERGENCY.

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This bill would create a new state law defining what counts as an "adult performance" and making it a criminal offense to engage in one under certain circumstances. It sets penalties for violations and takes effect immediately upon passage due to the emergency designation. The bill falls under Kentucky's criminal code and is linked to subjects including the protection of children and obscenity laws. Who it may affect: performers, event organizers, and venues that host adult-oriented entertainment, as well as parents and minors.

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Legislative History

Jan 13, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 13, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 21, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)

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Scott Sharp

Representative · House District 100

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Scott.Sharp@kylegislature.gov

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Portrait of Kimberly Banta

Kimberly Banta

Representative · House District 063

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kim.banta@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Ryan Bivens

Ryan Bivens

Representative · House District 024

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ryan.bivens@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Josh Calloway

Josh Calloway

Representative · House District 010

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Josh.Calloway@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Ryan Dotson

Ryan Dotson

Representative · House District 073

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Ryan.Dotson@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of David Hale

David Hale

Representative · House District 074

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David.Hale@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of John Hodgson

John Hodgson

Representative · House District 036

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john.hodgson@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Kevin Jackson

Kevin Jackson

Representative · House District 020

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kevin.jackson@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Nancy Tate

Nancy Tate

Representative · House District 027

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Nancy.Tate@kylegislature.gov

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