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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 431.066 to limit the use of money bail to certain high-risk defendants and create a preventive detention process for defendants of select risk levels and charge types; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to establish a preventive detention hearing process and define the limited circumstances in which money bail may be imposed; amend various other sections to conform; repeal KRS 431.021, relating to guaranteed arrest bond certificates.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reform pretrial release procedures by limiting the use of money bail to specific high-risk defendants and establishing a process for preventive detention, which is when a defendant is held in jail before trial. It introduces a risk assessment tool to evaluate defendants' likelihood of failing to appear in court or committing new crimes, and generally favors release on one's own recognizance unless a defendant poses a significant risk. The bill also clarifies the circumstances under which money bail can be imposed, emphasizing that it should primarily ensure court appearance rather than public safety, and repeals a provision related to guaranteed arrest bond certificates for traffic cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
to Judiciary (H) (on 01/20/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb327.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb327/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb327/CI.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb327/LM.pdf |
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