Signed by Governor Andy Beshear

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that increases penalties for crimes committed during states of emergency.

Highlights:

• Defines “natural or man-made disaster” as “tornado, storm, or other severe weather, earthquake, flood, or fire that poses a significant threat to human health and safety, property, or critical infrastructure” (Page 1).

• Increases penalty (to Class C felony) for third degree assault, if such assault occurs during declared emergency (Page 2).

• Increases penalties for burglary, trespass, criminal mischief, theft, receiving stolen property, robbery (Page 4-8).

• Amends provisions relating to Penal Code and law enforcement officers (Page 8-10).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that increases penalties for crimes committed during states of emergency.

Highlights:

• Defines “natural or man-made disaster” as “tornado, storm, or other severe weather, earthquake, flood, or fire that poses a significant threat to human health and safety, property, or critical infrastructure” (Page 1).

• Increases penalty (to Class C felony) for third degree assault, if such assault occurs during declared emergency (Page 2).

• Increases penalties for burglary, trespass, criminal mischief, theft, receiving stolen property, robbery (Page 4-8).

• Amends provisions relating to Penal Code and law enforcement officers (Page 8-10).

Full Bill Text