AN ACT relating to failure to report a serious crime.

In Plain Language

This bill would make it a crime if you know about a serious crime and don't report it to police. The crime would be classified as a Class A misdemeanor, which is one of the more serious types of misdemeanor charges.

Official summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 519 to establish the crime of failure to report a serious crime as a Class A misdemeanor.

Sponsor

R. Raymer (Republican-15)

Cosponsors

None listed

Latest action

to Judiciary (H)

Feb 20, 2026

Official source

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Action history

Feb 20, 2026 to Judiciary (H)

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