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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to define terms; allow enumerated persons to petition a District Court to issue an order prohibiting a person from purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm if the person is or has been diagnosed with or treated for a mental condition that causes or is likely to cause impairment in judgment, perception, or impulse control to an extent that presents an unreasonable risk to public health, safety, or welfare if the person were in possession or control of a firearm; establish that a violation of an order is a Class A misdemeanor; amend KRS 237.104 to conform; provide that the Act may be cited as Diego's Law.
AI Summary
This bill, known as Diego's Law, creates a process for temporarily prohibiting individuals deemed a risk to public safety from possessing firearms. It allows certain individuals, such as qualified mental health professionals, law enforcement officers, or family members, to petition a District Court if they believe a person has a mental condition that impairs their judgment, perception, or impulse control to a degree that poses an unreasonable risk if they have a firearm. The court will hold a hearing within 14 days, and if clear and convincing evidence supports the risk, an order will be issued barring the person from purchasing, possessing, or receiving firearms. Violating such an order is a Class A misdemeanor, and the bill also amends existing law to ensure this new process is considered when determining if firearms can be seized during emergencies, specifically allowing seizure if a person is forbidden to possess a firearm under this new law or other existing statutes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Judiciary (H) (on 01/23/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb410.html |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb410/CI.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb410/LM.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb410/orig_bill.pdf |
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