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KRS 519.082

Interference with a legislative proceeding in the first degree

Effective: June 27, 2025 History: Created 2025 Ky

(1) A person is guilty of interference with a legislative proceeding in the first degree when, with the intent to disrupt, impede, or prevent the General Assembly from conducting business, he or she:

(a) Knowingly engages in, conspires to engage in, or facilitates another person engaging in disorderly or disruptive conduct in any legislative building; and (b) The conduct disrupts, impedes, or prevents the General Assembly from conducting business.

(2) Interference with a legislative proceeding in the first degree is:

(a) A Class A misdemeanor; and (b) A Class D felony for a third or subsequent offense.

(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit:

(a) Assembly in traditional public forums, including but not limited to the Capitol rotunda and outdoor areas of the Capitol grounds; or (b) Attendance at legislative meetings.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.