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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 532 to abolish the death penalty and replace it with life imprisonment without parole for inmates presently sentenced to death; amend KRS 532.030, relating to authorized dispositions for felony offenses, to remove the death penalty; amend KRS 533.010, relating to probation, to prohibit probation for a person sentenced to life without parole or life without parole for 25 years; amend KRS 640.010 to define terms; amend KRS 640.040, relating to penalties for juveniles convicted of felony offenses, to prohibit life imprisonment without benefit of parole for a capital offense; amend KRS 422.285, 532.050, and 532.100 to conform; repeal KRS 431.213, 431.2135, 431.218, 431.220, 431.223, 431.224, 431.240, 431.250, 431.260, 431.270, 507A.060, 532.025, 532.075, 532.130, 532.135, 532.140, 532.300, 532.305, and 532.309.
AI Summary
This bill abolishes the death penalty in Kentucky, replacing it with life imprisonment without parole for individuals currently sentenced to death and for future capital offenses. It also prohibits probation for those sentenced to life without parole or life without parole for 25 years, and clarifies that youthful offenders convicted of capital offenses cannot be sentenced to life imprisonment without benefit of parole. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to laws regarding DNA testing, presentence investigations, and the commitment of convicted individuals to correctional facilities, while also repealing numerous statutes related to the death penalty process.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Judiciary (H) (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb588.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb588/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb588/CI.pdf |
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