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House passes bill clarifying child‑sexual material statutes to cover computer‑generated images and tightening parole eligibility
Summary
House Bill 366 passed after its sponsor said the bill clarifies that depictions of sexual performances by minors include computer-generated images and requires convicted persons to serve at least 85% of their sentence before probation or parole.
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky House approved House Bill 366 on third reading, a measure sponsors said updates statutes to address technological advances and set a minimum service requirement before parole or probation.
Representative Davis (District 13) told the House the bill "reinforces that the definition of materials portraying a sexual performance by a minor includes computer generated images" to reflect advances in technology and artificial intelligence. He also said the measure requires anyone convicted under the referenced section to serve at least 85% of the sentence imposed before becoming eligible for parole or probation.
Representative Davis said the changes mirror prior efforts to ensure transparency and proportionate sentencing for criminal acts involving minors and that the bill was supported by law-enforcement groups including the state Fraternal Order of Police and prosecutors who had previously commented on the proposal.
On roll call, 95 members voted in favor and none voted against; the bill was passed and clinchers were applied.
What happens next: The bill advances according to the legislative calendar for any further chamber actions or messages.
