FRANKFORT, Ky. — Lexington Rep. Chad Aull, D-Lexington, wants to make Halloween safer for Kentucky children by preventing sex offenders from participating in Halloween-related activities involving children.

In a release from Aull, he plans to introduce a proposal, similar to a bill he filed in 2025, preventing sex offenders convicted of crimes against children from handing out candy or attending costume parties with children present.

“We want children to enjoy trick-or-treating knowing they’ll be safe. Halloween should be a time for laughter, family and community, not anxiety or danger,” Aull said. “Kentucky law already prevents registered sex offenders from living near schools or child care centers. This bill is another common-sense step that has worked well in other states.”

Aull’s pr

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