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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.

Introduced: January 13, 2026

Last action: January 21, 2026

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This bill would create a new 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. The emergency declaration means it would take effect immediately if signed into law. Who it may affect: performers, venue owners, and event organizers involved in adult-oriented entertainment.

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

Primary Sponsor

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Scott Sharp

Representative · House District 100

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Scott.Sharp@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (8)

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Kimberly Banta

Representative · House District 063

Co-sponsor
kim.banta@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Ryan Bivens
Ryan Bivens

Representative · House District 024

Co-sponsor
ryan.bivens@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Josh Calloway
Josh Calloway

Representative · House District 010

Co-sponsor
Josh.Calloway@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Ryan Dotson
Ryan Dotson

Representative · House District 073

Co-sponsor
Ryan.Dotson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of David Hale
David Hale

Representative · House District 074

Co-sponsor
David.Hale@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of John Hodgson
John Hodgson

Representative · House District 036

Co-sponsor
john.hodgson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Kevin Jackson
Kevin Jackson

Representative · House District 020

Co-sponsor
kevin.jackson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Nancy Tate
Nancy Tate

Representative · House District 027

Co-sponsor
Nancy.Tate@kylegislature.gov

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