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Became law

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

Last action · March 11, 2026

To Judiciary (H)

Introduced March 4, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB899

AN ACT relating to school violence.

Amend KRS 456.010 to define "school violence"; amend KRS 456.030 to allow a victim of school violence to file a petition for an interpersonal protective order; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 456 to conform.

Children and Minors Civil Actions Civil Procedure

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This bill defines "school violence" in Kentucky law and allows victims of school violence to file for an interpersonal protective order, a legal tool that can restrict contact between the victim and the person who harmed them. It expands existing protective order options to cover violent situations that occur in school settings. Who it may affect: students and minors who experience violence at school, as well as their parents or guardians who may seek legal protection on their behalf.

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