Introduced March 2, 2026
HB794
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Amend KRS 209.990 to add persons age 65 and older to who can be a victim of exploitation; increase the amount of money lost to a person who knowingly exploits a victim from more than $300 to more than $500 and increase the penalty from a Class C felony to a Class B felony; increase the amount of money lost to a person who wantonly or recklessly exploits a victim from more than $300 to…
Plain-language summary
This bill strengthens Kentucky's protections against the financial exploitation of adults, including people age 65 and older. It raises the dollar thresholds and increases criminal penalties for those who exploit vulnerable adults, and it allows Kentucky's Attorney General to seek the return of suspects who flee to other states. It also requires investment advisors to receive training on recognizing financial exploitation and sets new rules for financial institutions that place temporary holds on accounts suspected…
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Matt Lockett
Representative · House District 039
Co-sponsors (6)
Michael Pollock
Representative · House District 051
Chad Aull
Representative · House District 079
George Brown
Representative · House District 077
Beverly Chester-Burton
Representative · House District 044
Daniel Grossberg
Representative · House District 030
Kimberly Moser
Representative · House District 064
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