AN ACT relating to first responders.

In Plain Language

This bill creates a new crime for interfering with first responders like police officers, firefighters, and paramedics while they're doing their jobs. It defines what counts as impeding a first responder and sets penalties for people who do it.

Official summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 519 to define terms; establish the crime of impeding a first responder.

Sponsor

M. Nunn (Republican-17)

Cosponsors

15 listed

Latest action

became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 96)

Apr 12, 2026

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Action history

Apr 12, 2026 became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 96)

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