By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
A Kentucky bill dealing with violent offenders, inmate release and mandatory reentry is one step closer to becoming law as it heads to the Senate for its consideration.
Colloquially labeled Logan’s Law, House Bill 422 states that a violent offender who has received a life sentence shall not be released on probation or parole until he or she has served at least 30 years, and it also would amend Kentucky Revised Statute 439.3406 to prohibit a person who has been convicted of a Class B felony or a person who is a violent offender who has been unanimously denied discretionary parole from qualifying for mandatory reentry supervisions.
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, representatives voted 93 to 1 to send the bill to the Senate, according to the Legislative Research Commission. The bill is cosponsored by Barren County Representative Steve Riley, who voted in favor of Logan’s Law.
The bill’s informal name honors Logan Tipton, who was killed in his sleep in 2015. Ronald Exantus was charged in connection with his death and acquitted of the murder, but found guilty on assault charges. He was released on mandatory re-entry supervision and arrest eight days later in Florida.
Key Facts
– House Bill 422, known as Logan’s Law, advances to the Kentucky Senate
– Bill requires violent offenders with life sentences to serve at least 30 years before parole eligibility
– Measure limits mandatory reentry supervision for certain Class B felons and violent offenders denied parole
– House members approved the bill 93-1 on Tuesday, Feb. 24, according to the Legislative Research Commission
– Barren County Rep. Steve Riley is a cosponsor and voted in favor
– Bill is named in honor of Logan Tipton, killed in his sleep in 2015
