HB 158

Bill Subjects

Attorney General Civil Actions Civil Procedure Corrections Impact Courts, Circuit Crimes And Punishments Criminal Procedure Effective Dates, Emergency Federal Laws And Regulations Firearms And Weapons Local Government Local Mandate Peace Officers And Law Enforcement Prosecutors State Agencies State Employees

Abstract

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to define terms; prohibit an identified entity from enforcing, or assisting in the enforcement of, any federal law that does not exist under the laws of Kentucky and limits firearm ownership; create a Class B misdemeanor with enhancement for subsequent offenses for any government official who violates the prohibition; grant authority to the Attorney General to file a civil action in Circuit Court to enforce the prohibition; permit citizens to file complaints with the Attorney General for violations of the prohibition. Make federal agents subject to arrest for enforcing prohibition; or attempting to arrest local or state officials; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Second Amendment Preservation Act; EMERGENCY.