HB511

AN ACT relating to hate crimes.

Introduced·1/28/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB511 amends hate crime laws to include additional offenses and training requirements for law enforcement.

Kentucky HB511 modifies the state's hate crime statutes by expanding the list of offenses that can be considered hate crimes. It includes offenses motivated by race, color, religion, political creed, sexual orientation, or national origin. The bill also mandates that law enforcement officers complete a 40-hour sexual assault investigation training course. Additionally, it requires agencies to maintain a specific number of trained officers based on their size.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Feb 4

House

to Judiciary (H)

Jan 28

House

introduced in House

Jan 28

House

to Committee on Committees (H)