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AN ACT relating to the protection of children.

It became law on Apr 5, 2024.

KY HB 278 · House Bill · 2024RS

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsors
22
Latest action
Apr 5, 2024

What it does

Amend KRS 15A.190 to require the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to include crimes involving childhood sexual assault or abuse in the JC-3 form; amend KRS 17.500 to include distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor in the definition of "sex crime"; amend KRS 413.249 to remove the statute of limitations for civil actions arising from childhood sexual assault or abuse; require every civil action arising from childhood sexual assault or abuse to be accompanied by a motion to seal the record; amend KRS 439.3401 to include possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor and distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor in…

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This bill passed and is now law.

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    Apr 5, 2024

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