Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 202 — AN ACT relating to conditions of supervision.

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Summary

Amend KRS 439.340 to allow the Parole Board to order participation in a specific violence reduction program as a condition of parole; amend KRS 533.030 to allow a court to require participation in a specific violence reduction program as a condition of probation or conditional discharge.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 2010 AN ACT relating to conditions of supervision.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 202/GA AN ACT relating to conditions of supervision.
The board in its discretion may request the parole board of another state confining prisoners pursuant to KRS 196.610 to Page 1 of 11 XXXX 2/9/2024 11:23 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 2010 interview eligible prisoners and make a parole recommendation to the board.
The board in its discretion may request the parole board of another state confining prisoners pursuant to KRS 196.610 to Page 1 of 11 SB020210.100 - 2010 - XXXX 3/8/2024 9:45 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 202/GA interview eligible prisoners and make a parole recommendation to the board.
Regulations governing the eligibility of prisoners for parole shall be in accordance with professionally accepted ideas of correction and reform and may utilize in part objective, performance-based criteria and risk and needs assessment Page 2 of 11 XXXX 2/9/2024 11:23 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 2010 information;
Regulations governing the eligibility of prisoners for parole shall be in accordance with professionally accepted ideas of correction and reform and may utilize in part objective, performance-based criteria and risk and needs assessment Page 2 of 11 SB020210.100 - 2010 - XXXX 3/8/2024 9:45 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 202/GA information;
Notice to victims or their next of kin shall be made, for prisoners incarcerated prior to July 15, 1986, by mail, fax, or electronic means at the discretion of the board, and shall Page 3 of 11 XXXX 2/9/2024 11:23 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 2010 be in a manner that ensures receipt by the Commonwealth's attorney, who shall forward the notice promptly to the victims or their next of kin at their last known address.
Notice to victims or their next of kin shall be made, for prisoners incarcerated prior to July 15, 1986, by mail, fax, or electronic means at the discretion of the board, and shall Page 3 of 11 SB020210.100 - 2010 - XXXX 3/8/2024 9:45 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 202/GA be in a manner that ensures receipt by the Commonwealth's attorney, who shall forward the notice promptly to the victims or their next of kin at their last known address.
In addition to officers listed Page 4 of 11 XXXX 2/9/2024 11:23 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 2010 in subsection (5) of this section, the crime victims or the next of kin of any victim who is deceased or who is disabled and cannot attend the hearing or the parent or legal guardian of any victim who is a minor may attend the hearing provided for in subsection (5) of this section and present oral and written comments upon all issues relating to the parole of the prisoner, if they have advised the board, in writing received by the board not less than seven (7) days prior to the date set for the hearing, of their intention to attend the hearing.
In addition to officers listed Page 4 of 11 SB020210.100 - 2010 - XXXX 3/8/2024 9:45 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 202/GA in subsection (5) of this section, the crime victims or the next of kin of any victim who is deceased or who is disabled and cannot attend the hearing or the parent or legal guardian of any victim who is a minor may attend the hearing provided for in subsection (5) of this section and present oral and written comments upon all issues relating to the parole of the prisoner, if they have advised the board, in writing received by the board not less than seven (7) days prior to the date set for the hearing, of their intention to attend the hearing.
(10) The unintentional failure by the Parole Board, sheriff, chief of police, or any of its members, agents, or employees or by a Commonwealth's attorney or any of his or her agents or employees to comply with any of the provisions of subsections (5), (6), and (8) of this section shall not affect the validity of any parole decision or give Page 5 of 11 XXXX 2/9/2024 11:23 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 2010 rise to any right or cause of action by the crime victim, the prisoner, or any other person.
(10) The unintentional failure by the Parole Board, sheriff, chief of police, or any of its members, agents, or employees or by a Commonwealth's attorney or any of his or her agents or employees to comply with any of the provisions of subsections (5), (6), and (8) of this section shall not affect the validity of any parole decision or give Page 5 of 11 SB020210.100 - 2010 - XXXX 3/8/2024 9:45 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 202/GA rise to any right or cause of action by the crime victim, the prisoner, or any other person.
(15) When an order for parole is issued, it shall recite the conditions thereof, which may include requiring the person to participate in a specific program designed to reduce violence.
(15) When an order for parole is issued, it shall recite the conditions thereof, which may include requiring the person to participate in a specific evidence-based program designed to reduce violence.
(1) The conditions of probation and conditional discharge shall be such as the court, in Page 6 of 11 XXXX 2/9/2024 11:23 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 2010 its discretion, deems reasonably necessary to ensure that the defendant will lead a law-abiding life or to assist him or her to do so.
(1) The conditions of probation and conditional discharge shall be such as the court, in Page 6 of 11 SB020210.100 - 2010 - XXXX 3/8/2024 9:45 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 202/GA its discretion, deems reasonably necessary to ensure that the defendant will lead a law-abiding life or to assist him or her to do so.
(l) Submit to periodic testing for the use of controlled substances or alcohol, if the defendant's record indicates a controlled substance or alcohol problem, and to pay a reasonable fee, as determined by the court, which fee shall not exceed the actual cost of the test and analysis and shall be paid directly to the agency or agencies responsible for testing and analysis as compensation for Page 7 of 11 XXXX 2/9/2024 11:23 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 2010 the cost of the testing and analysis, as specified by written order of the court, performed under this subsection.
(l) Submit to periodic testing for the use of controlled substances or alcohol, if the defendant's record indicates a controlled substance or alcohol problem, and to pay a reasonable fee, as determined by the court, which fee shall not exceed the actual cost of the test and analysis and shall be paid directly to the agency or agencies responsible for testing and analysis as compensation for Page 7 of 11 SB020210.100 - 2010 - XXXX 3/8/2024 9:45 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 202/GA the cost of the testing and analysis, as specified by written order of the court, performed under this subsection.
or (o) Participate in a specific program designed to reduce violence.
or (o) Participate in a specific evidence-based program designed to reduce violence.
(3) When imposing a sentence of probation or conditional discharge in a case where a victim of a crime has suffered monetary damage as a result of the crime due to his or her property having been converted, stolen, or unlawfully obtained, or its value substantially decreased as a result of the crime, or where the victim suffered actual medical expenses, direct out-of-pocket losses, or loss of earning as a direct result of the crime, or where the victim incurred expenses in relocating for the purpose of the victim's safety or the safety of a member of the victim's household, or if as a direct result of the crime the victim incurred medical expenses that were paid by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Crime Victims Compensation Board, or any other governmental entity, the court shall order the defendant to make restitution in addition to any other penalty provided for the commission of the offense.
(3) When imposing a sentence of probation or conditional discharge in a case where a victim of a crime has suffered monetary damage as a result of the crime due to his or her property having been converted, stolen, or unlawfully obtained, or its value substantially decreased as a result of the crime, or where the victim suffered actual medical expenses, direct out-of-pocket losses, or loss of earning as a direct result of the crime, or where the victim incurred expenses in relocating for the purpose of the victim's safety or the safety of a member of the victim's household, or if as a direct result of the crime the victim incurred medical expenses that were paid by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Crime Victims Compensation Board, or any other governmental entity, the court shall order the defendant to make restitution in addition to any other penalty provided for the commission of the Page 8 of 11 SB020210.100 - 2010 - XXXX 3/8/2024 9:45 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 202/GA offense.
Payment of restitution to the victim shall have priority over payment of Page 8 of 11 XXXX 2/9/2024 11:23 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 2010 restitution to any government agency.
Payment of restitution to the victim shall have priority over payment of restitution to any government agency.
(c) When a defendant fails to make restitution ordered to be paid through the circuit clerk or a court-authorized program run by the county attorney or the Commonwealth's attorney, the circuit clerk or court-authorized program shall Page 9 of 11 XXXX 2/9/2024 11:23 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 2010 notify the court;
(c) When a defendant fails to make restitution ordered to be paid through the circuit clerk or a court-authorized program run by the county attorney or the Page 9 of 11 SB020210.100 - 2010 - XXXX 3/8/2024 9:45 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 202/GA Commonwealth's attorney, the circuit clerk or court-authorized program shall notify the court;
Any prohibitions against probation, shock probation, or conditional discharge under KRS 533.060(2) or 532.045 shall not apply to persons convicted of a misdemeanor or Class D felony and sentenced to a period of confinement or home incarceration Page 10 of 11 XXXX 2/9/2024 11:23 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 2010 under this section.
Any prohibitions against probation, shock probation, or conditional discharge under KRS 533.060(2) or 532.045 shall not apply to persons convicted of a misdemeanor Page 10 of 11 SB020210.100 - 2010 - XXXX 3/8/2024 9:45 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 202/GA or Class D felony and sentenced to a period of confinement or home incarceration under this section.
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Action History

  1. returned to Judiciary (H)

  2. 2nd reading

  3. taken from Judiciary (H)

  4. returned to Judiciary (H)

  5. 1st reading

  6. taken from Judiciary (H)

  7. to Judiciary (H)

  8. to Committee on Committees (H)

  9. received in House

  10. 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  11. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 08, 2024

  12. 2nd reading, to Rules

  13. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  14. to Judiciary (S)

  15. to Committee on Committees (S)

  16. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASS SB 202 W/ scs1

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Republican 28000
Unaffiliated 6001
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Turner — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Yea
Westerfield — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Yea
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 202 do?
Amend KRS 439.340 to allow the Parole Board to order participation in a specific violence reduction program as a condition of parole; amend KRS 533.030 to allow a court to require participation in a specific violence reduction program as a condition of probation or conditional discharge.
Who sponsors SB 202?
SB 202 is sponsored by Gerald A. Neal (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 202?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 202?
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