HB264

AN ACT relating to theft by deception.

Complete·4/13/26

Kentucky HB264 amends theft by deception laws, including penalties for bad checks and deceptive real estate listings.

Kentucky HB264 amends the state's theft by deception laws. It specifies that a person is guilty of theft by deception when they obtain property or services by deception with intent to deprive the owner. The bill outlines scenarios where a false impression is presumed, such as listing property for sale without legal title. It also addresses penalties for issuing checks knowing they will not be honored, including fees for county attorney office expenses.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 19

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Judiciary

Feb 11

10:00 AM

House Committee On Judiciary

History

Apr 13

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 106)

Apr 1

House

enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

Apr 1

House

enrolled, signed by President of the Senate