Kentucky HB630: AN ACT relating to failure to report a serious crime.

What the bill says

An act relating to failure to report a serious crime.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT relating to failure to report a serious crime. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: SECTION 1. A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 519 IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: (1) A person is guilty of failure to report a serious crime when he or she: (a) Observes the commission of a serious crime under circumstances in which a reasonable person would believe that an offense resulting in serious physical injury or death has been committed; and (b) Fails to immediately report the commission of the offense to a peace officer or law enforcement agency under circumstances in which: 1. A reasonable person would believe that the commission of the offense has not been reported; and 2. The person could immediately report the commission of the offense without placing himself or herself in danger of suffering serious physical injury or death. (2) Failure to report a serious crime is a Class A misdemeanor. XXXX 2/11/2026 2:24 PM Jacketed

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Sponsors

• Rebecca Raymer (R, HD-015) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 20, 2026: to Judiciary (H)
2. February 12, 2026: to Committee on Committees (H)
3. February 12, 2026: introduced in House

Common questions

What is HB630?

HB630 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to failure to report a serious crime.

What does HB630 do?

In its own words: An act relating to failure to report a serious crime.

What is the status of HB630?

In committee as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: to Judiciary (H) (February 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HB630?

Rebecca Raymer (R, HD-015).

Where is the official record for HB630?

On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb630.html