AN ACT relating to stalking.

Amend KRS 508.130 to define "course of conduct" and "social media platform"; establish elements of the crime of stalking and penalize as a Class D felony unless certain aggravating circumstances are met, in which case it is a Class C felony; provide that the Act shall not affect the validity of restraining orders, interpersonal protective orders, or domestic violence orders in place prior to the effective date of the Act; repeal KRS 508.140 and 508.150, relating to stalking in the first and second degrees; amend KRS 14.300, 23A.208, 24A.178, 431.005, 411.220, 456.010, 500.092, 500.120, 506.160, 508.155, and 532.080 to conform.

Engrossed on 2/26/26

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Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 138

96 Yea

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 18

10:00 AM

House Committee On Judiciary

Mar 26

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Judiciary