HB602

AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

Introduced·2/9/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB602 amends criminal liability by requiring voluntary conduct and culpable mental state unless absolute liability applies.

Kentucky HB602 modifies the state's criminal code to clarify that a person cannot be found guilty of a crime without voluntary conduct and a culpable mental state, unless the crime imposes absolute liability. This means that for most offenses, the individual must have acted intentionally, knowingly, wantonly, or recklessly, with respect to each element of the crime.

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Feb 17

House

to Judiciary (H)

Feb 9

House

introduced in House

Feb 9

House

to Committee on Committees (H)