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HB 255 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to criminal procedure.

Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 532 to allow evidence relevant to sentencing to be introduced by the Commonwealth and evidence in mitigation or support of leniency to be introduced by the defendant during sentencing hearings in non-felony cases.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows defendant mitigation evidence at sentencing in non-felony cases, promoting individualized sentencing and reducing harsh outcomes per reform indicators.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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Jan 15, 2026
Committee
to Judiciary (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
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