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KentuckyHB 3662026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT relating to possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.

Sponsored By: DJ Johnson (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Local MandateCorrections ImpactChildren And MinorsCrimes And PunishmentsCriminal ProcedureProbation And Parole

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Child sexual image offenders serve 85%

Anyone convicted under this law must serve at least 85% of the sentence before parole or probation. Judges cannot order release earlier than the 85% mark.

Intentional viewing of child sexual images illegal

Kentucky makes it a crime to possess or intentionally view sexual images of minors, including computer-made images. The person must know what the material is and know it shows a minor. Only deliberate, purposeful, voluntary viewing counts; accidental viewing is not a crime. Viewing during police work or court cases is allowed. It also does not apply to the minor shown, the child’s parents or guardians, or school administrators investigating a violation. Penalties depend on age: knowing the minor or image is under 18 is a Class D felony; under 12 is a Class C felony.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • DJ Johnson

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Daniel Grossberg

    Democrat • House

  • Kimberly Poore Moser

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 133 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 1/28/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 95 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 109)

    4/13/2026

  2. delivered to Governor

    4/1/2026

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    4/1/2026House

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    4/1/2026House

  5. received in House

    3/31/2026House

  6. 3rd reading, passed 38-0

    3/31/2026Senate

  7. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026

    3/27/2026Senate

  8. 2nd reading, to Rules

    3/13/2026Senate

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    3/12/2026Senate

  10. to Judiciary (S)

    3/11/2026Senate

  11. to Committee on Committees (S)

    1/29/2026Senate

  12. received in Senate

    1/29/2026Senate

  13. 3rd reading, passed 95-0

    1/28/2026House

  14. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

    1/27/2026House

  15. 2nd reading, to Rules

    1/22/2026House

  16. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    1/21/2026House

  17. to Judiciary (H)

    1/20/2026House

  18. to Committee on Committees (H)

    1/14/2026House

  19. introduced in House

    1/14/2026House

Bill Text

  • Current

    1/28/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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