AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

This bill amends Kentucky's criminal code to correct technical errors in how intoxication is used as a legal defense. It directly affects criminal defendants who may claim intoxication as a reason for their actions. The key change clarifies that intoxication can only serve as a defense if it either removes an essential element of the crime or was involuntary and prevented the person from understanding their actions or controlling their behavior. These corrections align the language with standard legal principles without changing the underlying rules about when intoxication can excuse criminal conduct.