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Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 109)

Introduced January 14, 2026

House
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.

Amend KRS 531.335, relating to possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, to provide that the sexual performance may be by a computer-generated image of a minor; provide that any person convicted of possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor shall not be released on probation or parole without serving 85% of the sentence imposed.

In effect since July 15, 2026

Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill updates Kentucky law on the possession or viewing of child sexual abuse material to include computer-generated images of minors, not just real children. It also requires that anyone convicted of this offense must serve at least 85% of their sentence before becoming eligible for probation or parole. Who it may affect: people convicted of this offense, and children whose safety this law is intended to protect.

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Legislative History

Jan 14, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 20, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)
Jan 21, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Jan 22, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Jan 27, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (clerical)
Jan 28, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 95-0
Yea: 95
Nay: 0
Absent: 5
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Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Received In Senate
Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 38-0
Yea: 38
Nay: 0
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Primary Sponsor

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DJ Johnson

Representative · House District 013

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DJ.Johnson@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (2)

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Daniel Grossberg

Representative · House District 030

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daniel.grossberg@kylegislature.gov
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Kimberly Moser

Representative · House District 064

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Kimberly.Moser@kylegislature.gov

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