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Introduced
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
In Committee
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 531 to establish the crime of sexual extortion as a felony; provide for enhancements to penalties; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a civil cause of action for sexual extortion; amend KRS 17.500 to include sexual extortion in the definition of "sex crime"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require superintendents of local school districts to notify students in grades 4 and above and parents and guardians of all students of the crime of sexual extortion; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require local school boards to display posters in schools with the definition of sexual extortion and contact information for entities offering assistance to victims; amend KRS 164.2518 to require postsecondary institutions to display posters with the definition of sexual extortion and contact information for entities offering assistance to victims in residence halls, classroom buildings, and student centers.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new crime of "sexual extortion" in Kentucky. It defines sexual extortion as communicating a threat to injure someone's property or reputation, commit violence, or distribute explicit images of them in order to coerce them to engage in sexual acts, produce pornographic content, pay money, or take or refrain from taking certain actions. Penalties for sexual extortion range from a Class D to Class C felony, with enhanced penalties for certain aggravating factors. The bill also establishes a civil cause of action for victims to seek damages from perpetrators. Additionally, it requires school districts and postsecondary institutions to provide education and resources to students and staff about sexual extortion.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) (on 02/08/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb181.html | 02/06/2024 |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/sb181/orig_bill.pdf | 02/06/2024 |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/24RS/sb181/CI.pdf | 02/06/2024 |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/24RS/sb181/LM.pdf | 02/06/2024 |
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