SB104

AN ACT relating to first responders.

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Kentucky SB104 creates penalties for impeding or interfering with first responders.

Kentucky SB104 establishes new penalties for impeding or interfering with first responders. The bill defines impeding a first responder as knowingly approaching or remaining within twenty-five feet of a first responder after receiving a verbal warning. Penalties include a Class B misdemeanor for the first offense, a Class A misdemeanor for a second or third offense, and a Class D felony for each subsequent offense. The bill also defines "first responder" to include probation or parole officers, university police officers, and airport police officers.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 17

9:00 AM

House Committee On Veterans, Military Affairs, And Public Protection

Feb 12

8:00 AM

Senate Committee On Veterans, Military Affairs, And Public Protection

History

Apr 12

Senate

became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 96)

Apr 10

Senate

filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State

Mar 31

Senate

Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)