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KY SB67

KY SB67
AN ACT relating to sexual crimes against animals.


summary

Introduced
01/08/2019
In Committee
03/06/2019
Crossed Over
02/21/2019
Passed
03/14/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/26/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to establish the offense of sexual crimes against an animal; define "animal" and "sexual contact"; list exceptions including, animal husbandry; amend KRS 436.605 to add sexual crimes against an animal to the list of crimes for which an animal control officer may utilize peace officer powers.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new section in KRS Chapter 525 to establish the offense of "sexual crimes against an animal." It defines "animal" as any non-human creature and "sexual contact" as any act between a person and an animal for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, abuse, or financial gain. The bill makes engaging in, advertising, soliciting, or causing sexual contact with an animal a Class D felony. However, it provides exceptions for accepted veterinary practices, artificial insemination, animal husbandry, and breed conformation judging. Additionally, the bill amends KRS 258.005 and 258.095 to include "sexual crimes against" animals in the duties of animal control officers, and amends KRS 436.605 to give these officers the power to enforce laws related to sexual crimes against animals.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 184) (on 03/26/2019)

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