HB 646·KY·house
AN ACT relating to the use of pharmaceuticals to intentionally terminate life.
In CommitteeFiled Feb 13, 2026
Latest Action
to Judiciary (H)
Feb 23, 2026
Summary
The measure treats abortion‑inducing medications as controlled substances, creating new felony offenses for trafficking, possession, and importation of these drugs. It places them in Schedule IV and sets penalties of up to three years in prison, while allowing deferred prosecution for most first offenses. Pregnant women possessing the drugs for personal use are exempt from criminal liability.
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