Republican Lawmakers Propose Safer Kentucky Act to Tackle Rising Crime

Some aspects of the proposal are already facing criticism from a fellow Republican.
Republican Lawmakers Propose Safer Kentucky Act to Tackle Rising Crime
A Louisville Metro Police cruiser in Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 1, 2021. Jon Cherry/Getty Images
Chase Smith
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In response to a reported surge in criminal activities across Kentucky, a group of Republican lawmakers from Louisville unveiled the Safer Kentucky Act, a legislative proposal aimed at modernizing criminal statutes in the state.

The bill’s primary sponsor, Republican state Rep. Jared Bauman, expressed the urgent need for action, highlighting the increasing concerns about safety in Kentucky.

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