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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 2, 2026

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Introduced January 23, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB481

AN ACT relating to sex offenders.

Amend KRS 17.545 to prohibit a registrant from residing within 3,000 feet of a high school, middle school, elementary school, preschool, publicly owned or leased playground, or licensed day care facility; provide that the 3,000 feet restriction applies to any person who becomes a registrant after the effective date of the Act.

Crimes and Punishments Criminal Procedure Education, Elementary and Secondary Parks and Shrines Public Safety Corrections Impact Local Mandate Children and Minors

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This bill would expand existing restrictions on where registered sex offenders can live by requiring them to stay at least 3,000 feet away from schools at all levels, preschools, public playgrounds, and licensed day care facilities. The new distance rule would apply to anyone who becomes a registered sex offender after the bill takes effect. This is intended to create a larger buffer zone between registrants and places where children gather. Who it may affect: registered sex offenders, parents and children, and operators of day care facilities and schools.

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