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This bill establishes a comprehensive legal framework to address sexual extortion in Kentucky, creating both criminal and civil penalties for this offense. The bill defines sexual extortion as communicating threats to injure a person's property or reputation, or to distribute intimate images, with the intent to coerce the victim into sexual conduct, producing explicit content, paying money, or performing other actions against their will. The criminal penalties range from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, those in positions of authority, or cases involving minors. The bill also creates a civil cause of action allowing victims or their representatives to sue perpetrators for damages. Additionally, the legislation requires school districts to notify students in grades four and above about sexual extortion and mandates that schools and postsecondary institutions display informational posters with resources for victims, including contact information for law enforcement and support services. The bill amends existing laws to include sexual extortion in the definition of sex crimes, ensuring broader legal protections and reporting mechanisms. Importantly, the bill includes exceptions for legitimate public interest disclosures and activities by service providers, balancing victim protection with free speech and technological considerations.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb73.html