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KY HB329

KY HB329
AN ACT relating to criminal offenses committed during a declared emergency.


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Introduced
01/20/2022
In Committee
01/20/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend KRS 511.020, 511.030, and 511.040 to provide an enhanced penalty if the offense occurred during a declared emergency and within the area covered by the emergency declaration; amend KRS 514.030 to provide that the theft of property valued at $300 or more during a declared emergency and within the area covered by the emergency declaration is a Class D felony; amend KRS 514.110 to provide that receiving stolen property valued at $300 or more during a declared emergency and within the area covered by the emergency declaration is a Class D felony; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to require a 12-hour hold for any person charged with certain offenses; provide exceptions.

AI Summary

This bill amends Kentucky's criminal laws to provide enhanced penalties for certain offenses, such as burglary and theft, if they occur during a declared emergency and within the area covered by the emergency declaration. Specifically, the bill increases the felony class for burglary offenses and theft of property valued at $300 or more during a declared emergency. The bill also requires a 12-hour hold for individuals charged with these offenses, with an exception allowing the court to release the defendant sooner if they are not likely to immediately resume the criminal behavior.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (H) (on 01/20/2022)

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