Kentucky ‘will not tolerate’ child grooming, House says with unanimous vote

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 538

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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FRANKFORT — To applause, Kentucky’s House of Representatives unanimously passed a priority bill that would codify criminal charges for adults who groom children for sex.

HB 4 progress

House Bill 4, which has 33 sponsors, most of whom are Republican, proposes a range of charges for adults, 18 and older, who groom children with an “intent to entice, coerce, solicit, or prepare the …

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