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Introduced
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 500 to remove penalties or prosecutions based on pregnancy outcomes; repeal KRS 530.030 related to concealing the birth of an infant.
AI Summary
This bill, by creating a new section within Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 500, prohibits any penalties, prosecutions, or negative actions against individuals based on their pregnancy outcomes, which can include events like miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion. Additionally, the bill repeals KRS 530.030, an existing law that previously addressed the crime of concealing the birth of an infant, effectively removing that specific offense from the statute books.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
to Judiciary (H) (on 03/09/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb817.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb817/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb817/CI.pdf |
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