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HB715 • 2026

AN ACT relating to the rights of incarcerated minors.

AN ACT relating to the rights of incarcerated minors.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
L. Willner
Last action
2026-03-03
Official status
03/03/26: to Judiciary (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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AN ACT relating to the rights of incarcerated minors.

AN ACT relating to the rights of incarcerated minors.

What This Bill Does

  • AN ACT relating to the rights of incarcerated minors.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-03 Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

    to Judiciary (H)

  2. 2026-02-24 Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

    introduced in House to Committee on Committees (H)

Official Summary Text

AN ACT relating to the rights of incarcerated minors.

Current Bill Text

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AN ACT relating to the rights of incarcerated minors. 1
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: 2
SECTION 1. A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 600 IS CREATED TO 3
READ AS FOLLOWS: 4
Any person under eighteen (18) years old incarcerated pursuant to the statewide 5
detention program established in KRS 15A.305 shall have the right to: 6
(1) Be kept safe, inf ormed, and free from emotional, psychological, verbal, and 7
physical abuse; 8
(2) Speak with, see, and touch their family; 9
(3) Access appropriate medical, mental health, and behavioral health care; 10
(4) An education meeting their individual needs; 11
(5) A nutritious and healthy diet; 12
(6) Be treated with respect and recognition of their dignity and individuality; 13
(7) Be free from unreasonable use of seclusion and restraint; 14
(8) Receive notice of and participate in court hearings; 15
(9) Access counsel; and 16
(10) Be free from judgment, blame, or stigma associated with detention. 17
Section 2. This Act may be cited as the Incarcerated Minor's Bill of Rights. 18