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KY HB193

AN ACT relating to assault in the third degree.


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Introduced
01/11/2018
In Committee
03/29/2018
Crossed Over
03/15/2018
Passed
04/14/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend KRS 508.025, relating to the Class D felony of assault in the third degree, to add intentionally causing a peace officer to come in contact with bodily fluids or bodily waste to the elements of the crime; increase the criminal penalty to a Class C felony for contact with fluids which could transmit a communicable disease; and clarify that the existing provisions regarding detention facilities apply to adult and juvenile facilities.

AI Summary

This bill amends Kentucky law to (1) add intentionally causing a peace officer to come into contact with bodily fluids or waste to the elements of the crime of assault in the third degree, (2) increase the penalty to a Class C felony if the contact is with fluids that could transmit a communicable disease, and (3) clarify that the existing provisions regarding detention facilities apply to both adult and juvenile facilities. Additionally, the bill allows peace officers to issue a citation instead of making an arrest for certain misdemeanors committed outside of their presence if there are reasonable grounds to believe the person will appear.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 189) (on 04/26/2018)

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