AN ACT relating to interference with a legislative proceeding.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 519 to define terms; create the crime of interference with a legislative proceeding in the first degree; create the crime of interference with a legislative proceeding in the second degree; amend KRS 431.015 to require a peace officer to make an arrest for a violation of interference with a legislative proceeding in the first or second degree.

Crimes and Punishments Criminal Procedure General Assembly Peace Officers and Law Enforcement Police, City and County Police, State Corrections Impact Local Mandate Legislative Research Commission

Introduced: February 6, 2025

Last action: March 28, 2025

Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 123)

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This bill creates two new criminal offenses related to disrupting or interfering with legislative proceedings at the Kentucky General Assembly. It defines the terms used in these offenses and establishes first-degree and second-degree versions of the crime, with law enforcement officers required to make an arrest when either offense occurs. Who it may affect: anyone who participates in protests or demonstrations at the state legislature, as well as law enforcement officers working at legislative facilities.

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