Criminal Justice bills

Bills tagged Criminal Justice cover offenses, sentencing, parole and probation, and expungement.

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86 bills tagged Criminal Justice in the 2026 Regular Session. Showing the 25 with the most recent activity.

House
Passed

HR140

A RESOLUTION declaring that the Kentucky Supreme Court's opinion and order of April 6, 2026, is unconstitutional.

Portrait of John Blanton
Primary sponsor
John Blanton

Representative · House District 092

Latest action · Apr 15, 2026

Adopted By Voice Vote

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die

SR226

A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Michael James to the Parole Board.

Portrait of Robert Mills
Primary sponsor
Robert Mills

Senator · Senate District 04

Latest action · Apr 15, 2026

Adopted 38-0

House
Adjourned Sine Die

HB397

AN ACT relating to trophy catfish.

Portrait of DJ Johnson
Primary sponsor
DJ Johnson

Representative · House District 013

Latest action · Apr 15, 2026

Recommitted To Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die

SR225

A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Sherri Lathan to the Parole Board.

Portrait of Robert Mills
Primary sponsor
Robert Mills

Senator · Senate District 04

Latest action · Apr 15, 2026

Adopted 38-0

House
Veto Override

HB10

AN ACT relating to executive branch operations and declaring an emergency.

Portrait of John Hodgson
Primary sponsor
John Hodgson

Representative · House District 036

Latest action · Apr 14, 2026

Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 178)

House
Engrossed

HB338

AN ACT relating to forcible entry and detainer.

Portrait of Susan Tyler Witten
Primary sponsor
Susan Tyler Witten

Representative · House District 031

Latest action · Apr 14, 2026

Returned To Committee On Committees (S)

House
Signed by Governor

HB366

AN ACT relating to possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.

Portrait of DJ Johnson
Primary sponsor
DJ Johnson

Representative · House District 013

Latest action · Apr 13, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 109)

House
Signed by Governor

HB305

AN ACT relating to grand jury service.

Portrait of Candy Massaroni
Primary sponsor
Candy Massaroni

Representative · House District 050

Latest action · Apr 13, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 107)

House
Signed by Governor

HB778

AN ACT relating to child welfare.

Portrait of Nicolas Wilson
Primary sponsor
Nicolas Wilson
Latest action · Apr 10, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch.68)

House
Signed by Governor

HB521

AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

Portrait of Steven Rudy
Primary sponsor
Steven Rudy

Representative · House District 001

Latest action · Apr 10, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 67)

Senate
Signed by Governor

SB122

AN ACT relating to judicial proceedings.

Portrait of Julie Raque Adams
Primary sponsor
Julie Raque Adams

Senator · Senate District 36

Latest action · Apr 10, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 92)

Senate
Signed by Governor

SB170

AN ACT relating to status offenses.

Portrait of Brandon Storm
Primary sponsor
Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

Latest action · Apr 10, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 69)

Senate
Signed by Governor

SB18

AN ACT relating to health services.

Portrait of Craig Richardson
Primary sponsor
Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

Latest action · Apr 10, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 85)

House
Signed by Governor

HB5

AN ACT relating to prison educational programs.

Portrait of Jennifer Henson Decker
Primary sponsor
Jennifer Henson Decker

Representative · House District 058

Latest action · Apr 9, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 64)

House
Signed by Governor

HB48

AN ACT relating to physical therapy.

Portrait of Amy Neighbors
Primary sponsor
Amy Neighbors

Representative · House District 021

Latest action · Apr 7, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 36)

House
Signed by Governor

HB529

AN ACT relating to the Parole Board and declaring an emergency.

Portrait of Daniel Elliott
Primary sponsor
Daniel Elliott

Representative · House District 054

Latest action · Apr 7, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 46)

House
Signed by Governor

HB448

AN ACT relating to background checks.

Portrait of Tony Hampton
Primary sponsor
Tony Hampton

Representative · House District 062

Latest action · Apr 7, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 42)

Senate
Signed by Governor

SB101

AN ACT relating to children.

Portrait of Matt Nunn
Primary sponsor
Matt Nunn

Senator · Senate District 17

Latest action · Apr 7, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 50)

House
Signed by Governor

HB188

AN ACT relating to public safety.

Portrait of Kevin Jackson
Primary sponsor
Kevin Jackson

Representative · House District 020

Latest action · Apr 3, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 28)

House
Signed by Governor

HB422

AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

Portrait of Daniel Fister
Primary sponsor
Daniel Fister

Representative · House District 056

Latest action · Apr 2, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 14)

Senate
Engrossed

SB125

AN ACT relating to juvenile justice.

Portrait of Danny Carroll
Primary sponsor
Danny Carroll

Senator · Senate District 02

Latest action · Apr 1, 2026

Returned To Judiciary (H)

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die

SB290

AN ACT relating to criminal history.

Portrait of Brandon Storm
Primary sponsor
Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

Latest action · Mar 20, 2026

2nd Reading, To Rules

House
Engrossed

HB794

AN ACT relating to financial exploitation.

Portrait of Matt Lockett
Primary sponsor
Matt Lockett

Representative · House District 039

Latest action · Mar 19, 2026

To Committee On Committees (S)

Senate
Engrossed

SB289

AN ACT relating to missing children.

Portrait of Brandon Storm
Primary sponsor
Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

Latest action · Mar 17, 2026

To Committee On Committees (H)

House
Engrossed

HB414

AN ACT relating to booking procedures in local jails.

Portrait of Patrick Flannery
Primary sponsor
Patrick Flannery

Representative · House District 096

Latest action · Mar 16, 2026

To Judiciary (S)

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