August 5, 2026

Several new laws in effect across Kentucky

(WKYT) – Many new laws went into effect Wednesday in Kentucky.

  1. House Bill 1 allows Kentuckians to participate in a federal school choice tax credit program.
  2. House Bill 4 makes grooming a minor a misdemeanor and can lead to up to a year in jail time for an offender.
  3. House Bill 366 criminalizes possession or viewing of sexual images of minors, including those created with AI.
  4. House Bill 422, or Logan’s Law, toughens sentencing and parole requirements across Kentucky.
  5. House Bill 510 targets organ donation safety and establishes new procedure rules if observation of a change in neurological status or indication of life.
  6. House Bill 904 reshapes sports and horse race betting statewide.

More information about each law is available in the links above.

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