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Introduced
02/23/2021
02/23/2021
In Committee
02/23/2021
02/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/30/2021
03/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 508.025, relating to assault in the third degree, to create a mandatory fine of $5,000 and a minimum sentence of 30 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release; amend KRS 508.010, relating to assault in the first degree, to create a mandatory fine of $15,000 and a minimum sentence of 90 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release; create a new section of KRS Chapter 512 to require the court to order full restitution in any conviction under KRS 512.020, 512.030, or 512.040; amend KRS 525.020, relating to riot in the first degree, to create a minimum sentence of 45 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release; amend KRS 525.030, relating to riot in the second degree, to create a minimum sentence of 30 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release; create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to require the court to order full restitution in any conviction under KRS 525.020, 525.030, or 525.040; amend KRS 525.150 to make disrupting meetings and processions a Class A misdemeanor in all cases; amend KRS 525.140 to make obstructing a highway a Class D felony when the obstruction blocks an emergency vehicle, emergency responder, or emergency exit; amend KRS 511.060 to make criminal trespass a Class D felony when done to harass a person who is a law enforcement officer, active duty member of the military, judge, or elected or appointed government official; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to require 12-hour hold for any person charged with certain offenses and allow exceptions; repeal KRS 525.145, relating to disrupting meetings and processions in the first degree.
AI Summary
This bill proposes several amendments to Kentucky's criminal laws:
1. It creates mandatory fines and minimum sentences for assault in the third degree ($5,000 fine, 30 days incarceration) and assault in the first degree ($15,000 fine, 90 days incarceration), with the sentences not subject to early release.
2. It requires the court to order full restitution for convictions related to criminal mischief and riot offenses.
3. It increases the minimum sentences for riot in the first degree (45 days) and riot in the second degree (30 days), also not subject to early release.
4. It makes disrupting meetings and processions a Class A misdemeanor in all cases, and makes obstructing a highway a Class D felony if it prevents access for emergency vehicles, responders, or exits.
5. It makes criminal trespass a Class D felony if done to harass certain officials like law enforcement officers or judges.
6. It requires a 12-hour hold for certain offenses before release, with exceptions if the defendant is unlikely to immediately resume criminal behavior.
7. It repeals the offense of "disrupting meetings and processions in the first degree."
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 02/23/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/21RS/hb564.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/21RS/hb564/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/21RS/hb564/CI.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/21RS/hb564/LM.pdf |
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