We had to read it three times to make sure, but that is exactly what HB 98 seeks to do….make the act of having “sexual contact” with a horse a Class D felony. State Representative Diane St. Onge, Republican from District 63 in Kenton county, has introduced the bill in the 2019 legislative session. Below is a link to the proposed legislation.
http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/19RS/hb98/orig_bill.pdf
ITC has checked around various parts of the state, talked with a couple of legislators, talked with representatives of the agricultural community, and we can’t find anyone who seems to think having sex or sexual contact with a Horse is something that is happening in Kentucky, or has happened, and no one seems to understand the need or reason for this bill.
This bill has been referred to House Judiciary. ITC is eager to hear Rep. St. Onge discuss the need for the bill and explain what knowledge or information she has which prompted her to file such a bill. Rep. St. Onge has been known for her work and advocacy on legislation regarding drones. Has her experience with drones led her to file this bill? Is it a problem in NKY, the area of the state she represents?
Here is a highlighted text of HB 98:
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