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HB 934 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to harassing communications.

Summary
Amend KRS 525.080, relating to harrassing communications, to include sending repeated electronic communications in a manner reasonably likely to harass, annoy, alarm, torment, embarass, or offend another and include posts to social media or an internet website any material that is reasonably likely to cause emotional distress, abuse, or torment; elevate harassing communications from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by elevating penalties for harassing communications, enhancing legal consequences for harmful online behavior and improving victim protection.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens cybersecurity and digital rights by criminalizing harassing electronic communications and social media posts, protecting individuals from online abuse.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Mar 11, 2026
Committee
to Small Business & Information Technology (H)
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Mar 4, 2026
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introduced in House
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