Introduced January 9, 2025
SB64
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Amend KRS 511.100 to include cable, telephone, and broadband facilities; amend KRS 512.020 to include damaging or taking possession of a key infrastructure asset.
In effect since March 19, 2025
This act carries an emergency clause, so it took effect as soon as it became law instead of waiting the usual 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).
Plain-language summary
This bill expands Kentucky's existing laws to protect key infrastructure by adding cable, telephone, and broadband facilities to the list of protected assets. It also makes it a crime to damage or unlawfully take possession of these facilities. The bill took effect immediately upon signing due to the emergency declaration. Who it may affect: Kentuckians who rely on cable, telephone, or broadband services, as well as companies that own or operate those facilities.
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Storm
Senator · Senate District 21
Co-sponsors (5)
Matthew Deneen
Senator · Senate District 10
Greg Elkins
Senator · Senate District 28
Scott Madon
Senator · Senate District 29
Gerald Neal
Senator · Senate District 33

David Yates
Senator · Senate District 037
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