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New sexual abuse offense bill clears it's first hurdle
The bill aims to close legal gaps by criminalizing grooming behaviors toward minors, with penalties varying by age and authority, addressing rising sexual abuse concerns, said lawmakers.
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New sexual abuse offense bill clears it's first hurdle
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Legislation that would establish the offense of grooming a minor for sexual activity or other prohibited behavior, cleared its first hurdle, by winning passage in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 4, given the low number indicating it is considered a priority measure, is sponsored by Rep. Marianne Proctor, R-Union. She told the panel, “There is an increasing amount of sexual abuse that has been happenin…
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