Governor Matt Bevin signed House Bill 169 into law on Thursday (4/26) afternoon. The bill, commonly referred to as the “gang bill”, creates a new section of KRS Chapter 506 to define “criminal gang” and a “pattern of criminal gang activity.”
The gang violence bill is a controversial measure that makes gang association a crime. Proponents say the bill will fight crime; opponents say the law criminalizes individuals by association and targets minorities.
The bill was passed by the Kentucky Senate on April 13 by a vote of 21-17.
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