AN ACT relating to harassing communications.

Amend KRS 525.080 to enhance the penalty for a harassing communications second offense to a Class A misdemeanor; enhance the penalty for a harassing communications third or subsequent offense and an offense where a person conceals his or her identity to a Class D felony.

Introduced: February 25, 2026

Last action: March 4, 2026

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This bill would increase the penalties for repeated harassing communications offenses in Kentucky. A second offense would become a more serious misdemeanor, and a third or later offense would be treated as a felony. Using a hidden identity to harass someone would also be elevated to a felony charge. Who it may affect: people who have experienced harassing communications, and those charged with or convicted of such offenses.

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