HB899

AN ACT relating to school violence.

Introduced·3/4/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB899 amends the state's interpersonal protective order laws to include provisions specifically addressing school violence.

Kentucky HB899 modifies the state's interpersonal protective order laws to include provisions specifically addressing school violence. The bill allows courts to issue interpersonal protective orders to prevent further acts of dating violence and abuse, stalking, sexual assault, or school violence. These orders can restrict contact, communication, and proximity between the parties involved. The bill also mandates that law enforcement officers assist victims of these crimes and provides protocols for filing petitions at regional crisis centers and shelters.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 11

House

to Judiciary (H)

Mar 4

House

introduced in House

Mar 4

House

to Committee on Committees (H)