HB521Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
Introduced by Steven Rudy, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 508.130 to define "course of conduct" and "social media platform"; establish elements of the crime of stalking and penalize as a Class D felony unless certain aggravating circumstances are met, in which case it is a Class C felony; provide that the Act shall not affect the validity of restraining orders, interpersonal protective orders, or domestic violence orders in place prior to the effective date of the Act; repeal KRS 508.140 and 508.150, relating to stalking in the first and second degrees; amend KRS 14.300, 23A.208, 24A.178, 431.005, 411.220, 456.010, 500.092, 500.120, 506.160, 508.155, and 532.080 to conform.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 67)
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 400 · March 31, 2026
91
Yes
0
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Yes |
| Kimberly Holloway | 2 | Yes |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Yes |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Yes |
| Mary Imes | 5 | Yes |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Yes |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Yes |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Yes |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Judiciary (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25 2026
3rd reading, passed 96-0
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Judiciary (S)
taken from Judiciary (S)
1st reading
returned to Judiciary (S)
reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) as a consent bill
posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 27 2026
3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
received in House
to Rules (H)
posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title)
House concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
passed 91-0
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 67)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Kentucky Legislature website
- Senate Committee Substitute (amendment)
- Senate Committee Substitute (amendment)
- Senate Committee Amendment (amendment)
- Corrections Impact (supplement)
- Vote History (supplement)
- Corrections Impact (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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