Bill > HB84

This bill expands the legal liability of local governments for damages caused during riots, moving beyond just cities to include any form of local government, such as counties or consolidated local governments. It amends existing law (KRS 411.100) to state that a local government will be held responsible for property damage or theft occurring during a riot if its authorities could have prevented such damage. The bill also clarifies that this liability is contingent on the local government having prior notice or reasonable belief that a riot was imminent, allowing them time to intervene, and that individuals seeking damages must not have contributed to the riot themselves or failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it. An emergency clause is included, meaning the law will take effect immediately upon its approval, emphasizing the importance of citizen safety during such events.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb84.html