Bill > SB218

This bill amends existing Kentucky law (KRS 503.055) to clarify the circumstances under which a person can use defensive force, particularly when encountering emergency medical personnel. Specifically, it adds EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) and paramedics, as defined by KRS 311A.010, to the category of individuals against whom the presumption of reasonable fear of imminent peril does not apply when they lawfully enter a vehicle, residence, or building as part of their official duties, provided they identify themselves or their status is known. This means that individuals generally cannot claim self-defense if they use force against an EMT or paramedic acting in their official capacity under these conditions, though it does not create new duties for these professionals to enter unsafe situations.