High priority anti-grooming bill advances in Kentucky legislature

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 383

Last Updated: 1 day, 20 hours ago

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FRANKFORT — A Kentucky Republican bill to criminalize the sexual grooming of minors cleared another legislative hurdle Thursday.

HB4 progress

The Senate judiciary committee passed House Bill 4, which is a high priority for House Republicans. The bill needs approval from the full House and a signature from the governor to become law.

HB4, which has 42 sponsors, would add a punishment for …

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