Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 358 — AN ACT relating to interrogation of children.

Last action — to Committee on Committees (S)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Amend KRS 610.200 to define "custodial interrogation"; require a peace officer to arrange for a child to consult with legal counsel prior to any interview or custodial interrogation; amend KRS 610.220 and 630.040 to conform; make technical corrections.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to require that a child in custody must consult with legal counsel prior to custodial interrogation.

  • KRS 610.200

    and afford him the protections required thereunder

    This change removes the requirement for the officer to afford protections required under constitutional rights.

  • KRS 610.200

    the officer shall immediately inform the child of his constitutional rights → prior to a custodial interrogation or interview and before the waiver of the child's, the peace officer or a court-designated worker shall immediately arrange for the child to consult with legal counsel in person or via telephone or video conference.

    This change mandates that the child must consult with legal counsel before any custodial interrogation occurs.

  • KRS 610.200

    forthwith → immediately

    This change updates the language to specify that the written promise must be submitted immediately to the court or court-designated worker.

  • KRS 610.200

    the person to whom the child was released → the person to whom the child was released, and the reasons for the release.

    This change clarifies that the written report must also include the reasons for the release of the child.

  • KRS 610.200

    the nature of the offense or other circumstances are such as to indicate the necessity of retaining the child in custody → the nature of the offense or other circumstances indicate the necessity of retaining the child in custody

    This change refines the language regarding the conditions under which a child may be retained in custody.

  • KRS 610.220

    as provided in KRS 610.200(6)(d) → pursuant to KRS 610.200(8)(d)

    This change updates the reference to align with the restructured subsections from the amendments.

  • KRS 630.040

    pursuant to KRS 610.200(5) → pursuant to KRS 610.200(8)

    This change updates the reference to align with the restructured subsections from the amendments.

Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (136)

136 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 358 do?
Amend KRS 610.200 to define "custodial interrogation"; require a peace officer to arrange for a child to consult with legal counsel prior to any interview or custodial interrogation; amend KRS 610.220 and 630.040 to conform; make technical corrections.
Who sponsors SB 358?
SB 358 is sponsored by Gerald A. Neal (Democrat) and Jason Howell (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 358?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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