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

Last action · March 2, 2026

To Committee On Committees (S)

Introduced March 2, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB358

AN ACT relating to interrogation of children.

Amend KRS 610.200 to define "custodial interrogation"; require a peace officer to arrange for a child to consult with legal counsel prior to any interview or custodial interrogation; amend KRS 610.220 and 630.040 to conform; make technical corrections.

Children and Minors Civil Rights Crimes and Punishments Criminal Procedure

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This bill would require police officers to arrange for a child to speak with a lawyer before any police interview or custodial interrogation. It also sets a legal definition for what counts as a custodial interrogation of a child. This matters to Kentuckians because it would establish a new protection for minors in law enforcement encounters. Who it may affect: children and minors who come into contact with law enforcement, and their families.

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