1. (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:

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

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

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

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

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

Effective: June 27, 2025

History: Created 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 123, sec. 2, effective June 27, 2025.