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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 529.160 to allow a person charged with or convicted of certain offenses to petition the court in which the charges were filed to vacate the judgment of conviction, expunge all records of the offense, or both, when the person's participation in the offense is determined to be the result of being a victim of human trafficking; restore voting rights to a person whose felony conviction is vacated; RETROACTIVE.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals charged with or convicted of certain offenses, where their involvement is proven to be a result of being a victim of human trafficking, to petition the court to vacate their conviction, expunge all records of the offense, or both. Human trafficking is the illegal practice of exploiting individuals for labor or commercial sex. If a court grants this petition, it will also restore voting rights to individuals whose felony convictions are vacated, and these provisions are retroactive, meaning they apply to past cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Judiciary (H) (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb373.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb373/orig_bill.pdf |
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