FRANKFORT, Ky. � The following new laws are set to go into effect today in Kentucky.
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Increases penalty against people who abuse dogs or cats. Sentences range from 1 to five years.
ANTI-BULLYING
Protects students from being bullied by classmates by changing the legal definition of harassment to include student behavior that causes physical harm, intimidation or humiliation for fellow students.
BLOOD DONORS
Allows 16 year olds who weigh at least 110 pounds to donate blood with written permission from parent or guardian.
BOOSTER SEATS
Requires children under 7 years old to ride in automobile booster seats.
DENTAL HEALTH
Requires youngsters enrolling in public school or preschool to get a dental checkup in a move to improve the state's poor dental health.
GOLDEN ALERT
Creates a system, similar to the Amber Alert, in which local media will be notified when an Alzheimer's patients or other impaired adult is reported missing.
RUNOFF ELECTIONS
Eliminates a provision of Kentucky law that requires a runoff gubernatorial election after the primary if no candidate gets more than 40 percent of the vote. HB370. Not signed by the governor.
SEX ABUSE
Holds teachers, priests and others in positions of authority more accountable for child sexual abuse by increasing penalties and extending the statute of limitations.
THRILL RIDES
Requires that people who operate thrill rides in Kentucky be at least 18 years old. The proposal was sparked by a grisly accident in Louisville last year in which a girl had her feet severed by a broken amusement ride.
WHISKEY INHALERS
Bans the sale, distribution or use of devices that vaporize whiskey or other alcohol so that people can inhale the intoxicating fumes.
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