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Summary
HB 794 revises Kentucky’s financial‑exploitation statutes, creating tougher criminal classes for knowingly, wantonly, or recklessly abusing or exploiting adults, especially those 65 and older, and adds civil treble‑damage liability if victims’ property isn’t returned. It also updates the continuing‑education requirements for registered investment‑adviser representatives, specifying credit amounts, content areas, and how compliance can be satisfied through FINRA or home‑state rules. The changes aim to better protect vulnerable adults and ensure advisers stay current on ethics and product knowledge.
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